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.