HAVERHILL, MA - On April 29th, Haverhill Fire was dispatched to the area of 40 Portland St. for a building fire. Companies had heavy smoke showing on approach and a third-alarm was quickly ordered, bringing in mutual aid and call back companies to the scene. Companies had heavy fire throughout one building, with extension into at least one other. A defensive posture was assumed on the initial fire building. The Haverhill and Salem Towers operated at the scene in coalition with multiple hand lines. Companies had the heavy fire knocked down in approximately 30 minutes.