MILTON, Mass. — Crews braved frigid temperatures as they battled a multi-alarm fire that tore through a home in Milton on Monday morning.
Firefighters responding to a report of a blaze at 79 Hillside Street around 7 a.m. found flames shooting from the home and thick smoke billowing into the air.
Aerial video showed massive plumes of white smoke pouring from the home as firefighters doused the flames with water.
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There was no immediate word on injuries but one person was sitting outside when first responders arrived.
That person was being evaluated by firefighters and they were also searching to see if anyone else was in the home.
The majority of the fire was knocked down shortly before 8 a.m. but crews remained at the scene monitoring for hot spots.
A preliminary investigation indicated that clutter may have played a role in fueling the fire.
The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
BREAKING: Milton firefighters are putting out a house fire on Hillside Street this morning. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/yDe0144owR
— Ryan Breslin (@ryanjbreslin) January 15, 2024
DEVELOPING: Milton Fire Chief Christopher Madden says this was a 2-alarm fire. One person was sitting outside when first responders arrived. They are getting checked out. Firefighters are searching the home to make sure no one else was inside. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/chYf6LQvuM
— Ryan Breslin (@ryanjbreslin) January 15, 2024
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