STONEHAM, Mass. — According to Stoneham Fire Chief Matt Grafton, a fire broke out on the 3rd floor of a Stoneham apartment building, leaving a total of 14 people displaced.
When crews arrived, a resident was hanging out of a third-floor window and had to be rescued using special aerial equipment. Another resident was transported by EMS after suffering smoke inhalation and burns.
Chief Grafton also stated that a total of 11 apartment units have been displaced from the fire.
Fire crews have put out the blaze and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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