A building fire broke out early Sunday morning on Van Norden Street in Cambridge, according to the city’s fire department.
Firefighters were called to the blaze at 8 Van Norden Street at 6:16 a.m., with the fire escalating to three alarms shortly thereafter.
6 of 6: 3-alarms Box 742 for 8 Van Norden St in North Cambridge, all human occupants escaped. One dog was rescued and given O2. Sadly a second dog did not make it out safely. One NLT injury is reported at this time. pic.twitter.com/hMu72zXktV
— Cambridge Fire Dept. (@CambridgeMAFire) December 23, 2018
The blaze began on the first floor of the home, but the cause of the fire is still unclear.
3 of 6: 3-alarms Box 742 for 8 Van Norden St in North Cambridge, 9 engines, 5 ladders, 2 squads, Rescue 1, & numerous chief officers and support units worked at the fire. (23 Dec 2018 at 616a.m.) pic.twitter.com/pzC2I5kule
— Cambridge Fire Dept. (@CambridgeMAFire) December 23, 2018
Three residents were evacuated from the house safely, along with one dog that was treated by firefighters. A second dog that also lived in the home did not make it out of the fire.
1 of 6: 3-alarms Box 742 for 8 Van Norden St in North Cambridge, a fire in a 2 1/2 story wood-frame dwelling. Initial time was 616 a.m. All human occupants escaped safely. pic.twitter.com/bE8VOx5W3T
— Cambridge Fire Dept. (@CambridgeMAFire) December 23, 2018
— Kevin Sullivan (@ksullboston) December 23, 2018
Still some flames coming from a home on Van Norden St in Cambridge pic.twitter.com/0zZuBrmi9Q
— Kelly Sullivan (@ksullivannews) December 23, 2018
One firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene, but did not have to be rushed to the hospital.
4 of 6: 3-alarms Box 742 for 8 Van Norden St in North Cambridge,
— Cambridge Fire Dept. (@CambridgeMAFire) December 23, 2018
fire had extended into the walls, floors 1, 2, & 3, and into the attic. Extensive overhauling was needed to open up and extinguish pockets of fire. pic.twitter.com/RWFha34ARV
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