Yesterday, a large fire broke out on a block of homes in Waltham, Massachusetts, on Thanksgiving afternoon, displacing 15 residents in a three-alarm fire that saw one firefighter injured, according to officials. The fire struck terror into the heart of the holiday when it burst through a multi-story building on Moody Street, snatching the peace from the festive day.
Voicing the urgency of the moment, Fire Chief Andrew Mullin described the scene to The Boston Globe, noting that firefighters were dispatched shortly after 5 p.m. An estimated 17 companies swiftly converged on the scene, striving against the flames that originated in the areas of 904 and 906 Moody St.
Amid the chaos, a firefighter sustained minor injuries and received treatment at the fiery scene, a stark reminder of the peril faced by those who stand as guardians against such disasters. As residents lamented their unexpected loss, the cause of the blaze remained a mystery, still under investigation to understand what could have torn through these homes and live on a day set aside for gratitude.
