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January 21, 2008

Blaze in Lawrence, Mass., engulfs 14 buildings

LAWRENCE, MA. -- A massive seven-alarm blaze in downtown Lawrence has engulfed 14 buildings, including some apartment buildings.

Fire officials say no injuries have been reported in the fire at Market and South Union streets that was called in at about 2:30 a.m. today.

See a local fire official describe the scope of the blaze.

The blaze started in an empty nightclub that was being renovated, then spread quickly through a hair salon, and other buildings, including a home for the mentally disabled.

-- The Associated Press

Posted by Jack Perry  at 7:17 AM | Permalink

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