Chelsea, MA - 4th Alarm, 450 Eastern Ave, 7-14-06

Around 4:00 PM Chelsea Fire Department began receiving multiple phone calls for a fire in the area of 450 Eastern Ave. First arriving companies reported heavy smoke showing. Working fire and second alarm assignments were quickly struck. Eventually four alarms plus several special calls were needed to control the fire. The weather also played a role in the incident. Temperatures were in excess of 90 degrees. Several rehab stations were set up on the fireground. Crews remained on scene for over four hours, the cause of the fire is unknown at the time of this article.