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Worcester Strip Mall Blaze Forces Defensive Fight as Crews Make Overnight Progress

Following a floor collapse, firefighters switched tactics to knock down stubborn hot spots through the night.

Overview

  • The fire began around 8 p.m. Monday at 821 Main Street in a commercial strip that includes multiple businesses.
  • An initial interior attack was halted after a partial floor collapse, and all firefighters were ordered out for a defensive operation.
  • Officials reported heavy fire in the attic with flames spreading through a shared space, making access to hot spots difficult and raising concern for the wider block.
  • No injuries were reported, and first responders remained on scene Tuesday morning as they poured water on remaining pockets of fire.
  • The cause is under investigation, and firefighters said the blaze may have started in a nearby vacant unit undergoing renovation.