Friday, June 26, 2015

Raw video: 7-alarm fire burns abandoned mill & homes in Massachusetts

NECN:

Two firefighters were injured fighting a massive 7-alarm fire at the Anglo Mill Complex in Webster, Massachusetts, on Thursday afternoon.

The fire tore through the abandoned mills at 103 N. Main St. and spread to some nearby homes, fire officials confirmed.

Webster Fire Chief Brian Hickey said two firefighters were taken to the hospital. One had a high fever and the other was suffering chest pains.

Worcester Telegram & Gazette:

Webster Fire Chief Brian Hickey said the vacant mill was “on my radar” and was slated for demolition soon. Three buildings are on fire. There was never a chance for an interior attack, it was all “defensive mode” keeping firefighters outside and battling the blaze using master streams from ladder and tower trucks.

The fire sent embers blowing all around town and started several small fires. Some homes nearby were evacuated after embers burned the roofs.

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