Fire crews battle roaring blaze at Medford home

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MEDFORD, Mass — Fire crews battled roaring flames at a home in Medford Sunday evening.

The Medford Fire Department rushed to the area of Prescott and Allston Street to combat the four-alarm fire.

Viewer video sent into Boston 25 shows flames leaping from the structure, fully engulfing the back porch.

Residents were asked to avoid the area as fire crews worked.

Boston 25 News is working to learn if anyone was injured in the fire.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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