Fourth Alarm Fire Persists in Chelsea Cockloft

January 13, 2026 | Chelsea, MA

Firefighters are battling a four-alarm blaze at 55 Cottage St., where heavy flames persist in the cockloft of the original structure, casting doubt on its stability. The fire, reported Jan. 13 at 8:27 p.m., intensified to a fourth alarm due to unrelenting heavy fire conditions. Commanders report the building's condition remains uncertain as crews work to contain the flames.

Command striking 4th alarm still has Heavy fire in cockloft of original fire Building still doubtful.

No injuries have been reported so far, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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