Central Mass Businesses Destroyed, Firefighter Hurt In 3-Alarm Fire: Officials

Several local businesses in Central Massachusetts were destroyed by a multi-alarm fire this week, according to officials.

Crews on the scene of a multi-alarm fire on Pleasant Street in Worcester on Monday, May 1
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David Cifarelli

05/02/2023 10:19 a.m.

Crews responded to a report of smoke coming from a door and the roof of a building at 812 Pleasant Street in Worcester just after 6 p.m. on Monday, May 1, Assistant Fire Chief Adam Roche told Daily Voice.

Upon arrival, firefighters saw smoke coming from the side door of a strip mall-type structure, which houses several businesses like U-home Decor Store and Worcester Flower Shop.

The fire was eventually brought up to three alarms and took several hours to contain, Roche said.

The building was deemed a total loss and one firefighter was taken to an area hospital for treatment. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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