2 firefighters injured while putting out blaze in Brockton, 11 displaced
BROCKTON -- Two firefighters were hurt while putting out a fire in Brockton on Saturday. Crews were called to Florence Street around 9:30 a.m.
Only one of the firefighters needed to be taken to the hospital. Their current condition is unknown at this time.
Eleven people who lived at the home have been displaced but no injuries were reported.
Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the home's upper floors and roof.
"When crews responded, they found heavy smoke and fire on floor three and they did a force entry. And on arrival, people were being evacuated by police on scene," said Deputy Chief Jeff Marchetti.
They say the fire appears to have started on the third floor of this three story home. Everyone home at the time made it out safely.
The Andrade family lived on the first floor for the past 16 years. They were away at work and came home to this terrifying scene.
"That's my first house," said Maneula Andrade. "For me, I grew up here this is my home. It's so sad"
It took crews about two hours to put out the fire. Fortunately it did not spread to nearby homes.
"I feel bad for them," said Adeliono Montiero. "As long as everyone is okay that's all that matters"
It's unclear what started the fire.
