Worcester (MA) Firefighter Hurt in Triple-Decker Fire

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A Worcester (MA) firefighter sustained a minor injury while crews battled a fire in a triple-decker early Thursday morning, according to report.

NBC Boston reports that the two-alarm fire in the “triple-decker” home at 51 Harlem Street. displaced more than 20 residents.

The occupants were able to escape thanks to working smoke alarms, the report said.

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