Sunday July 12, 2026. Lawrence, Mass. Alarm time at 1242 hours. Lawrence fire companies were clearing a fire alarm on Common Street when Car 21 Deputy Leduc reported to the Fire Alarm Office of heavy smoke in the Tower Hill section neighborhood. Shortly thereafter, a structure fire response was transmitted after multiple callers reported heavy smoke from the area of 486 Haverhill Street.Upon arrival Car 21 Deputy Leduc struck the Working Fire in a large three story, Type V, 6 Family residence. A Second and Third Alarm quickly followed. As crews arrived, Ladder 5 observed an occupant hanging from a third floor window at 466 Haverhill Street, which had already become heavily involved in fire. A ground ladder was rapidly raised and the occupant was successfully rescued and treated by EMS. Firefighters conducted primary searches of the 3 involved buildings, and hose lines stretched for aggressive interior attack and to protect exposures. A 4th Alarm was transmitted with extra engine companies as firefighters battled high humidity and soaring temperatures. Operations transitioned to defensive operations with 2 Tower Ladders, a Ladder pipe, deck guns and numerous hose lines. The 5th Alarm was transmitted at 1552 hours and the fire was brought under control at 2000 hours with companies remaining on the scene several more hours. 51 residents were displaced by this fire, and despite the magnitude of the 5 Alarm Fire, no serious injuries were reported.