Watch MA Firefighters Put Out 'Stubborn' House Blaze

May 20, 2020
Crews encountered a lack of hydrants and multiple departments were called in to tackle an "advanced fire" that broke out in the garage of an Upton home before spreading to the rest of the structure.

Massachusetts firefighters faced a lack of nearby hydrants while battling a house blaze for four hours early Wednesday.

The fire broke out in the garage of an Upton home at around 12:30 a.m., Wicked Local reports. Two adults and two children were able to escape the flames, which eventually spread throughout the house.

“It was a rather advanced fire and somewhat stubborn,” Upton Fire Chief Mark DiFronzo told Wicked Local.

Crews also encountered a lack of hydrants near the scene. Tankers brought in water for firefighters, and five other departmentsNorthbridge, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Grafton and Westboroughalso responded.