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Firefighters Respond to Three-Alarm Fire in Winchester

A fire broke out at an Everett Avenue home early Wednesday morning.

This post was written and reported by Mark Ouellette. Chris Caesar also contributed.

Updates

As of 3:20 a.m., firefighters still battling fire largely concentrated to the upper roof of the structure. 

Firefighters from several area fire departments are at the scene, including Winchester, Stoneham, Reading, Medford and Belmont.

Original story

Firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire on Everett Avenue early Wednesday morning, according to reports.

The fire reportedly broke out at 29 Everett Ave. sometime before 2 a.m., and a second alarm ordered shortly after 2, according to multiple Twitter reports.

Twitter user @NEincidents tweeted that it was a "reported structure fire-mutual aid to the scene." It is unclear what units provided mutual aid.

Twitter user @sparkythepit reported heavy smoke was coming from the roof of the Everett Avenue home. Later, a third alarm was struck, according to multiple reports.

We'll provide additional updates as we receive them.


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