City of Cambridge, MA

10/28/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/28/2024 10:59

2nd alarm Box 2-7564

On Friday evening, October 25, 2024, 2 alarms were ordered, Box 2-7562, for the fire in the inside dumplster which extended into the rubbish chute in the 6 story, residential building at 203 Concord Turnpike. Sprinklers activated to control the fire until final extinguishment and overhauling by fire companies. Residents were evacuated from all floors while the buidling was ventilated and checked for CO (carbon monoxide). No injuries were reported.

Approximately 60 firefighters from 7 engines, 4 ladders, 3 squads, & Rescue 1 worked at the fire. The cause will be under investigation.

IC: DFC Grimm

Duty: Group 3