Two people displaced after three-alarm fire in Hopkinton
The flames erupted at 17 Main St., which is home to several businesses including a salon and a chiropractor's office.
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Hopkinton firefighters were called to battle a three-alarm blaze that displaced two people Sunday morning after a bystander noticed the building fire on Main Street.
Authorities sounded the first alarm around 9:20 a.m. as flames erupted from the attic of a building at 17 Main St., which is home to several businesses including a salon and a chiropractor’s office.
Neighboring fire crews and mutual aid organizations responded to the scene for support, the Hopkinton Fire Department said in a Facebook post.
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Main street was closed in both directions as crews worked to put out the fire, and was reopened to traffic around 2 p.m., officials said in a series of tweets.
We are working a fire on main st with support from neighboring crews. Main st is closed in both directions. pic.twitter.com/BqiOkj1oB3
— Hopkinton Fire (@HopkintonFire) September 20, 2020
Two people are now without a home, but fire officials did not report any injuries.
Hopkinton’s Water-Sewer Manager, Eric Carty, said the major fire will likely impact the local drinking water.
“There may be air and discoloration in the water,” Carty said in an email. “Please let your cold water run to help clear your lines.”
Due to the fire – There may be air and discoloration in the water. If you experience this – Please let your cold water run to help clear your lines. https://t.co/GMF4IJShrY
— Hopkinton, MA (@HopkintonMA) September 20, 2020
About three hours after the blaze was under control, crews said they were still putting water on the building to help with ventilation.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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