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Smoldering Insulation Fire Contained Near 600 Main Street
October 28, 2025 | MASSACHUSETTS
Courtesy of Cambridge MA Fire Department,

Photo by Cambridge MA Fire Department.

Photo by Cambridge MA Fire Department.

Photo by Cambridge MA Fire Department.

Photo by Cambridge MA Fire Department.

Photo by Cambridge MA Fire Department.
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Cambridge, Mass. — October 28 —On Tuesday, around 8:00 a.m., the Cambridge Fire Department arrived at a smoldering fire in a below-grade excavation close to 600 Main Street that involved utility pipe insulation. Units on scene included Engine 2, Ladder 3, Rescue 1, Squad 2, and Division 1. Firefighters quickly extinguished the smoldering material, checked for extension, and evaluated the surrounding area for additional hazards. The incident was handled by Group 3, which was on duty at the time.