Worcester Mass.
Firefighting Tragedy
Six firefighters were tragically killed on Friday night, Dec. 3, in a
general alarm vacant building fire in Worcester, Mass. Two initially were in distress,
and four others who went in after them became trapped themselves. It was one of the worst
firefighting disasters in the U.S. in two decades.
Copyright 1999, Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Republished with permission
Tower ladder positioned on Franklin and Arctic streets pours steady streams
into windows and onto the rooftop.
Return to Firehouse.Com Special Report
