A multi-alarm fire has caused significant damage to a home in Somerville.
Dramatic video footage shows the second-story porch and third floor engulfed in flames, with the fire chief stating that these floors sustained the most damage, while the first floor had extensive water damage.
Fortunately, no residents were injured in the fire, and firefighters did not have to enter the building.
A resident who lived in the building stated that there were three units and five residents living there, and he expressed gratitude that his daughter and everyone else was safe.
The neighboring house also sustained some damage.
The fire chief has stated that the cause of the fire is not believed to be suspicious, but an investigation is ongoing.