Crime & Safety

'One Of Toughest Fires I’ve Ever Fought:' Wind A Major Issue At Burning Brockton Home

Firefighters were called to the home on Crescent Street around 11:30 p.m. Monday and found flames coming out of the back side of the house.

Firefighters at the home on Crescent Street early Tuesday.
Firefighters at the home on Crescent Street early Tuesday. (Brockton Fire and Life Safety)

BROCKTON, MA — Brockton’s fire chief said the fierce wind overnight made a house fire one of the toughest he’s ever fought in his 34-year career.

Firefighters were called to the home on Crescent Street around 11:30 p.m. Monday and found flames coming out of the back side of the house.

Everyone inside got out safely, but firefighters had a tough time because the wind allowed the fire to keep growing.

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