Third Alarm Fire Spreads to Nearby Buildings in Chelsea

January 13, 2026 | Chelsea, MA

Firefighters battled a fierce blaze that started at a building on Cottage Street and quickly spread to adjacent structures, prompting a third alarm response. Crews arrived at the scene around 7:25 p.m. on Jan. 13 to discover heavy fire conditions throughout the structure. The rapid extension to exposures forced officials to escalate operations, calling in additional resources for a defensive strategy aimed at containing the flames and safeguarding neighboring properties.

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No injuries have been reported at this time. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by local authorities.

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