Overview
- A major fire broke out at the corner of Broadway and Curtis Street in Teele Square on Wednesday evening, producing large plumes of smoke that were captured in photos and video.
- Fire departments from Somerville and neighboring communities including Cambridge, Chelsea, and Medford joined the response under a five-alarm designation to boost manpower and equipment.
- Firefighters concentrated operations on the building's roof to suppress smoke and fire spread, with crews working into the evening to bring conditions under control.
- Several nearby streets were closed for public safety, residents were displaced temporarily, and one resident reported firefighters rescuing a family cat from the building.
- Officials have not released a cause or confirmed any injuries and reporters have reached out to fire authorities as the investigation and scene operations continue.