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Published on March 28, 2024
Early Morning Blaze Destroys Norwell Home; Two Displaced, Cause Under InvestigationSource: X/Norwell Fire Department

Fire ravaged a house in Norwell, Massachusetts, leaving it in ruins and two people without a home in the early hours of Thursday. The blaze, which ignited around 3:30 a.m. off of Upper Ferry Road, presented challenges for the firefighters due to the gravel road leading to the residence. As they fought the flames, slipping on the unstable surface, the intensity of the situation grew.

Despite the difficulties encountered, no injuries were reported. However, tragically, the structure could not be saved. Boston 25 News reported on the incident stating, "The roof of the home collapsed in and according to the fire chief, the home is a total loss."

The two adults who occupied the house at the time managed to escape unscathed. In the aftermath of the tragedy, the Red Cross stepped in to assist the displaced individuals, a testament to the resilience of the community in the face of adversity.

While the cause of the fire is still unknown, fire officials suggested to WCVB that the fire appears to have started outside the home. The case remains under active investigation as authorities aim to uncover what sparked the destruction. As the investigation continues, the charred remnants of what was once a home stand as a sober reminder of nature's unpredictable fury.