Several area firefighters are responding to a major fire involving at least five buildings in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on Sunday night.
North Andover and Woburn Fire have confirmed that they are providing mutual assistance for the fire of 5 alarms on Saratoga Street.
Several other area departments are also responding, along with the Lawrence Police Department.
The fire was reported shortly after 7 pm. Strong flames and smoke can be seen leaving the area.
The police said there are no reported injuries at this time, and no one is missing as well.
Strong flames and smoke could be seen coming from Saratoga Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on Sunday, where several fire departments are responding to a major fire involving at least five buildings.
NBC10 Boston meteorologist Chris Gloninger said the west and northwest winds are blowing at 42 km / h, which is causing exposure problems.
NBC10 Boston has teams on the scene. They say there is major visible damage to at least one home, but the dense smoke is restricting visibility in the area.
A section of one of the house’s roofs fell, and large flames could be seen coming from the top of the building. Our teams say that with part of the roof destroyed, smoke was everywhere.
The Massachusetts Red Cross is responding and says there are an unknown number of adults and children who have been displaced.
Fire victims are expected to meet with the Red Cross for assistance at the command center on Lawrence Street near Pollo Tipico (190 Lawrence Street) and at Farrah Funeral Home (located at 133 Lawrence Street), according to the mayor’s office .
The agency will provide comfort, financial assistance and long-term recovery services.
Lawrence residents are asked not to approach Saratoga Street. The streets in the area are closed, police said.