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Crews responded to the multi-alarm fire at 44 Terrace Road around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21, the Boston Sparks Association said on Facebook.
Upon arrival, firefighters saw flames and heavy smoke coming from the home, which was empty at the time of the fire.
Firefighters struggled to run hoses to the fire because the house was in a densely populated and hilly neighborhood, Boston Sparks said. This caused a third alarm to be called.
“We very aggressively attacked it with the ladder pipes," Medford Fire Department Chief John Freedman told WCVB. "We got creative and had to lay a lot of large diameter hose to get enough water up here on the hill."
According to a Zillow listing, the 3,300 square-foot home sold for $1.35 million in May 2021. The home, which had been undergoing renovations for roughly a year, appeared to be a total loss, Boston25 reports.
“I deeply appreciate the efforts of the firefighters who worked through the night to put out a fire at our son’s house," Sen. Warren said in a statement, according to the outlet. "I am grateful that everyone is safe and request privacy for our family.”
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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