Overview
- Newton police reported an active house fire on River Street near Pine Street with a section of the road closed.
- Emergency crews remained on scene as officials asked drivers and spectators to take alternate routes.
- The location sits a few blocks from the Boston Marathon course, which drew large crowds and heavy nearby traffic.
- Authorities had not released any details on injuries or the extent of damage at the time of the alert.
- The closure came during Marathon Monday, prompting detours for residents and spectators in surrounding neighborhoods.