Massachusetts Fire Destroys Two Homes as Fireworks and Propane Tanks Explode

Two families lost their homes and a third sustained damage in a dramatic blaze in Spencer, Massachusetts, with no injuries reported.

The fire broke out around 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 23, in Spencer, Massachusetts, destroying two homes and damaging a third.
Exploding fireworks stored in one of the homes and venting propane tanks contributed to the intensity of the blaze, creating dangerous conditions for firefighters.
Firefighters faced subfreezing temperatures and icy conditions, with two responders falling through ice while retrieving water from a nearby pond, though neither was injured.
All homes were empty at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported among residents or emergency responders.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with local and state fire officials working to determine its origin.