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Fourth-Alarm Fire Spreads to Multiple Homes on Bridge Street in Lowell

The escalation signals a major response by firefighters.

Overview

  • Firefighters are battling a large residential blaze on Bridge Street in Lowell that spread to nearby buildings.
  • Officials raised a fourth alarm, a level that brings many extra crews and more equipment to the scene.
  • Lowell police closed Bridge Street from 6th to Willard and urged people to avoid the area.
  • Gusts up to 50 mph were reported in the area, a condition that can drive flames and carry embers between close-set homes.
  • Officials have not reported any injuries or a cause.