Fall River firefighters battling blaze that tore through 3 buildings
By Ted Wayman
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FALL RIVER, Mass. (WCVB) — Firefighters in Fall River, Massachusetts, are battling a fire that started in one building and spread to two other buildings early Thursday.
The fire started at 26 Rodman St. just after 10 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy flames in the rear of the building. The fire spread to two adjacent commercial buildings.
Heavy smoke and flames were seen shooting from the buildings.
“Upon arrival we had heavy fire, fully involved in the rear of the building. .The fire had extended through the building on the South Main Street side, where we had heavy flames showing on the first floor,” Fall River Fire Department District Chief Sean Flannery said.
A firefighter suffered a laceration; however he remained at the scene and was not transported for treatment.
Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan said the three buildings affected by the fire will be demolished.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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