Home engulfed in fire collapses in Somerville flames spread to neighboring homes

Early Thursday morning, a fire destroyed a home under construction in Somerville, Massachusetts, leading to its collapse and affecting two nearby houses. Firefighters received the call just after midnight and arrived to find the structure fully engulfed in flames. Neighbor Katie Lyons expressed concern after noticing a strong smell of smoke and subsequently seeing the fire. Fortunately, residents of the neighboring homes evacuated without injury. The fire chief reported that both adjacent homes suffered extensive damage due to the fire's spread.

Investigators are currently working to determine the cause of the fire. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about construction site safety in urban environments. Local authorities plan to enhance fire safety regulations for such properties in the future.