QUICK SUMMARY
A fire destroyed a vacant home under construction in Somerville, Massachusetts, early Thursday, prompting the evacuation of neighboring houses. Firefighters arrived to find the structure fully engulfed, leading to its collapse and damage to two adjacent homes, but no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Early Thursday morning, a fire destroyed a home under construction in Somerville, Massachusetts, leading to its collapse and affecting two nearby houses. Firefighters received the call just after midnight and arrived to find the structure fully engulfed in flames. Neighbor Katie Lyons expressed concern after noticing a strong smell of smoke and subsequently seeing the fire. Fortunately, residents of the neighboring homes evacuated without injury. The fire chief reported that both adjacent homes suffered extensive damage due to the fire's spread. Investigators are currently working to determine the cause of the fire. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about construction site safety in urban environments. Local authorities plan to enhance fire safety regulations for such properties in the future.