3 Displaced After Fire At North Reading Multi-Family Home

NORTH READING, MA — Three units in a multi-family home were deemed uninhabitable following a fire Thursday afternoon in North Reading, according to a statement from the fire department.

Firefighters responded to a 911 call reporting a house fire at 114 Haverhill St. at 12:14 p.m.

Firefighter Jon Burt, who was attending a nearby hazardous materials team drill, was at the home within seconds and reported heavy smoke coming from the three-unit, multi-family home. All residents were able to evacuate, according to the statement.

Firefighters responded and knocked down the fire in 12 minutes.

Crews checked for any fire extension and searched all three units. Firefighters removed three cats and reunited them with their owners.

All three units were deemed uninhabitable due to fire, smoke, and water damage.

North Reading Elder Services along with the American Red Cross responded to assist with housing and other needs for the three displaced residents.

The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental.