BROOKLINE, Mass — Two families – including one with an 8-month-old baby – are safe after fire broke out at a two-family home in Brookline.
The fire started just before 9 a.m. Saturday on Beaconsfield Road.
“Fire companies arrived and found heavy fire in the top floor of the duplex-style condo building,” said Brookline Fire Chief of Operations Colin O’Connell. “The hydrant system stood up to the cold, but we are having some ice problems. They’re putting some salt and sand down mainly to reduce slip and fall hazards.” O’Connell said no firefighters were hurt fighting the 3-alarm fire. Crews from several other cities including Cambridge, Boston and Newton assisted at the scene.
O’Connell estimates the house suffered $500,000 worth of damage.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, but it’s believed to have been accidental.
“We think it originated on the second floor,” O’Connell said. “The family did notice there was some electrical issues and then a slight odor of smoke.”
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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