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Six alarm fire ravages Malden apartment building


By STEPHEN WALSH Senior Correspondent

1st Responder Network	Story Number 010910103

By Steve Walsh IFPA

Everett firefighters set up a ladder pipe on the A/D side of the building at 505 Pleasant Street.

By Steve Walsh IFPA

Firefighter ascends the aerial to check waterway.

By Steve Walsh IFPA

Heavy fire on the A/B side of the structure.

By Steve Walsh IFPA

The bitter cold was evident.

By Steve Walsh IFPA

Everett firefighters at work.

By Steve Walsh IFPA

Firefighter motions for the aerial to be raised higher on the D side.

By Steve Walsh IFPA

Malden firefighter checks progress on the A/D side fifth floor.

By Steve Walsh IFPA

Malden firefighter taking a short break.

MALDEN, MA - A spectacular six alarm fire caused heavy damage to an apartment building and driving residents into the bitter cold just before 6am on Saturday, January 9, 2010.

First arriving companies found heavy fire showing from the fourth floor which rapidly extended to the fifth and roof area.

Firefighters rescued at least one occupant before having to cease interior operation and go into heavy steam appliances. Several ladder pipes and exterior handlines were put into use. Ladder companies also made a trench cut on the roof to try and block the extension of fire.

Several occupants were treated for smoke inhalation and two Firefighters were treated for non life threatening injuries. Displaced residents were transported to a nearby elementary school set up as a temporary shelter. The Red Cross was on hand to assist the occupants with temporary relocation.

The fire took over four hours to control and the cause is undetermined. Crews from several surrounding communities assisted at the fire and in covering Malden fire stations.

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