Crews with the Malden Fire Department were called to the fire on Newhall Street just after 1:30 a.m. on Friday, and arrived to find heavy fire in the building. Everyone was out of the home when they arrived, according to Malden fire.
Intense flames billowed out of a home early Friday morning in Malden, Massachusetts, calling for a significant response from emergency crews.
Crews with the Malden Fire Department were called to the fire on Newhall Street just after 1:30 a.m. on Friday, and arrived to find heavy fire in the building. Everyone was out of the home when they arrived, according to Malden fire.
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Assistant Fire Chief Len Dunn called the fire a difficult one to fight, and said it took intensive manpower to get it knocked down. Challenges included the congested neighborhood, making for a tough time getting equipment in place.
A fire investigation unit was en route early Friday to determine a cause.
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The Red Cross and Malden Emergency Management were said to be helping the eight people impacted by the fire.
