A dozen Worcester residents were displaced by a house fire early Wednesday morning on Freeland Street. Fire crews responded to Hitchcock Road, but found the blaze on Freeland Street. Fortunately, all occupants escaped safely, and there were no injuries, according to NBC Boston.
Firefighters worked to control the fire and prevent it from spreading in cold weather. "Conditions today they're not ideal because of the cold but we did catch a break with no wind," said Assistant Fire Chief Adam Roche. Thirteen people are currently displaced, though the number may change after further assessments, as reported by NBC Boston.
A fire in Worcester caused traffic delays, with roads from Main and Cambridge Streets to Canterbury at Fremont closed for emergency response. Firefighters faced icy conditions, and the cause is still under investigation. No injuries have been reported, as per Boston 25 News.
