LYNN, Mass. — Firefighters battled a second alarm fire in a three-story residential building on Grover Street on Thursday night.
Intense flames could be seen shooting out of the top of the building.
The fire, which started at around 8:30 p.m. took firefighters hours to put out. While they battled the flames coming from the house, firefighters also had to deal with sub zero temperatures.
MBTA buses were used as warming shelters to help keep warm the 17 displaced residents.
All Lynn fire companies currently operating at a second alarm on Grover Street. Fire is in a three-story residential structure. All companies are working. pic.twitter.com/knhhv7rqaA
— City Of Lynn Fire Dept. (@LynnFireDept) November 23, 2018
The Lynn Fire Department said in a tweet that all of the home's occupants have been accounted for and there are no injuries.
One firefighter, however, was treated for a minor injury to his foot.
Update - second alarm. Correct address of 18- 20 Grover Street. All Company still working, All occupants accounted for with no injuries at this time. pic.twitter.com/13BqUO01OG
— City Of Lynn Fire Dept. (@LynnFireDept) November 23, 2018
"The neighbors have been fantastic inviting some of the residents into their homes to stay warm so they're being cared for red cross is on the scene to provide them with any assistance they need clothing housing food anything like that," said Lynn Fire Chief Stephen Archer.
Lynn MA, 2nd alarm fire 22 Grover Street. pic.twitter.com/IjZ9SEwmfW
— DAMIAN DRELLA (@ENG1SFD) November 23, 2018
Fire officials announced on Friday afternoon the fire was caused by an electrical problem.
Fire cause 18-20 Grover St. ruled electrical. Originated in basement & traveled the walls of the early 1900's balloon frame construction. First arriving companies found smoke from the 3rd floor w/ heavy fire throughout the cockloft. Two firefighters transported, minor injuries. pic.twitter.com/ItqEYblymW
— City Of Lynn Fire Dept. (@LynnFireDept) November 23, 2018
They said the fire started in the basement and traveled through the walls of the early 1900's home's balloon frame construction, which allowed the flames to spread quickly.
Lynn MA, update 2nd alarm fire 22 Grover street large 3 story building heavily involved. pic.twitter.com/PGMlQEwgHM
— DAMIAN DRELLA (@ENG1SFD) November 23, 2018
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