Firefighters battled 9-alarm blaze in Chelsea, outdated mill buildings engulfed

Firefighters battled a raging 9-alarm blaze in Chelsea early Monday morning, as outdated mill buildings have been engulfed in flames.

The Chelsea Hearth Division and firefighters from throughout the area responded to Forbes Industrial Park at round 12:45 a.m., for a 2-alarm hearth.

“The fire quickly rose in intensity to 9 Alarms,” the Revere Hearth Division posted. “The fire was in a series of old 3 to 5 story Mill Buildings, which have been vacant for many years.

“Our crews operated a Aerial Master Stream as well as multiple handlines and BlitzFire Nozzles from across the Commuter Rail tracks,” the fireplace division added. “Reduced access and water supply as well as multiple collapses hampered the members in fighting the fire. We always stand ready to help our neighbors!”

The 9-alarm blaze led to an enormous response from throughout the world, together with from Cambridge firefighters.

“The view from Cambridge Ladder 2’s bucket: As the sun rises over the city, elevated master streams are still operating at the Chelsea 9-alarm fire,” Cambridge Hearth posted.

The view from Cambridge Ladder 2’s bucket: Because the solar rises over town, elevated grasp streams are nonetheless working on the Chelsea 9-alarm hearth. pic.twitter.com/l0fpGbHhTS

— Cambridge Hearth Dept. (@CambridgeMAFire) November 18, 2024