UPDATED: Trapped Firefighters Pulled to Safety From House Fire in Saugus

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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.

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 building when crews became overcome by smoke and heat.

The Lynn Daily Item reported, ”Three Saugus firefighters owe their lives to a colleague and two Malden firefighters said Saugus fire chief Michael Newbury.”

Malden Deputy Fire Chief Glynn Montgomery said Malden Firefighter Gregory Jean was one of the rescuers. Jean is a 16-year veteran of the department. Malden sent a ladder and engine to Saugus.

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.

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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