A Worcester firefighter was injured and three people were rescued from a burning house in the city on May 21, according to local reports. Crews pulled occupants from the home while other firefighters worked to knock down the flames. Officials have released only limited details so far about how the fire started or the conditions of those involved.
NBC Boston aired a short clip of the response and reported that multiple fire units and paramedics converged on the scene. According to the station, first responders focused on getting residents out of the building and into medical care while the rest of the crew contained the blaze.
Recent blazes in the city
The May 21 call is the latest in a string of serious residential fires in Worcester in recent weeks. In a late-night blaze on May 2 at 21 Neptune Road, a resident was rescued and later died from her injuries, as reported by The Boston Globe. Those incidents have been followed by renewed reminders from officials about smoke alarms and basic fire prevention while investigations proceed.
Fire prevention and resources
City officials continue to urge residents to keep smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms in working order and to maintain a clear escape plan for every household. Per the City of Worcester's Fire Prevention page, residents can request inspections, learn what life-safety equipment is required in their homes, and file public records requests for incident reports through the fire department. In any active fire or life-threatening emergency, authorities say to call 911 immediately and follow instructions from responding crews.
Officials and follow-up
Authorities have not yet released the names of those involved or a cause of the May 21 fire, and investigators are working to determine what happened. Initial footage and reporting came from NBC Boston, and the Worcester Fire Department or other city officials may post updates or an incident report as the inquiry continues.
