Massachusetts Crews Battle 4-Alarm Blaze

Dec. 9, 2008
It was unclear how the blaze began.

BOSTON --

Cambridge firefighters evacuated a building on Lexington Avenue early Tuesday after flames broke out and poured heavy smoke over the surrounding neighborhood.

There were no immediate reports of any injuries.

The fire was in a residential building at 72 Lexington Ave., a property that is listed as a three-unit apartment building. It was unclear how the blaze began, but it was reported at about 8:30 a.m.

Fresh Pond Parkway was closed between Huron Avenue and Brattle Street as a result of the fire. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes.

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