Crime & Safety

UPDATED: Trap Firefighter Pulled to Safety From House Fire in Saugus

A ramp from Essex Street to Route 1 North was closed early Wednesday morning, and caused traffic delays in the area.

Photo Credit: 7News/whdh.com

SAUGUS, MA -Three firefighters battling an early morning house fire Wednesday, were pulled to safety by other firefighters on the scene after they became trapped, according to wcvb.com.

There were some conflicting reports regarding how many firefighters were pulled from the burning building, and how many firefighters suffered injuries.

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The fire was reported around 5 a.m. at a home at 240 Essex St., according to wcvb.com, and quickly became a three-alarm fire. Firefighters were ordered out of the buildingwhen crews became overcome by smoke and heat.

The home belongs to an elderly woman who lives alone, according to 7News/whdh.com; and woman’s adult children were there to help her escape the fire.

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A ramp from Essex Street to Route 1 North was closed Wednesday morning, according to Massachusetts State Police, and caused traffic delays in the area.

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