Cambridge Fire Dept.

@CambridgeMAFire

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Cambridge, MA

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@CambridgeMAFire
Mar 30
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Cambridge Fire Dept.
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Apr 10
#CambridgeMaFireHistory: On 10 April 1978, 5 alarms were ordered, Box 5-353, for the large 3-story, mixed occupancy bldg, Pearl St. & Putnam Av. Several FFs were trapped in a collapse; all were quickly extricated. Time: 620 pm Duty: Group 3 IC: DC Leo Cremins - Bill Noonan photos
Cambridge Fire Dept.
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Apr 9
#CambridgeMaFireHistory: On 9 April 2023, Easter Sunday, 6-alarms were ordered, Box 6-285, for the fire in the Faith Lutheran Church, 311 Broadway. Firefighters worked for hours to protect the neighborhood. Initial time: 529 pm Duty: group 2 IC: DFC Ikels/Chief Cahill
Cambridge Fire Dept.
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Apr 8
#CambridgeMaFireHistory: On 8 April 1955, 2 alarms were ordered, Box 2-283, for the fire at 17 Cherry St (corner School St), a vacant factory bldg. Time: 0755 a.m. - Boston Traveler Anthony Cabral photo - from Tom Cahill Sr. collection Same date, there were 2-alarms, Box 2-231.
Cambridge Fire Dept.
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Apr 7
#CambridgeMaFireHisory: On 7 April 1981, 2-alarms were ordered, Box 2-356, for 131/135 Pleasant St Time of the box: 718 pm 2nd alarm: 759 pm This same building was the site of working fire on 31 Jan 1985. - EMorrissey photo