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Massachusetts Firefighters Battle 5-Alarm Vacant Building Fire
FRANKLIN, Mass. — A five-alarm fire in a vacant building has forced the evacuation of several homes in Franklin.
The fire department says no injuries have been reported in the blaze, which was reported at about 2:30 a.m. Friday.
Officials describe the large building near the center of town as a former Masonic Temple that also once served as a dance studio.
Up to 100 firefighters from 12 different towns are involved in the fight.
In addition to the precautionary evacuation of several nearby homes, several local streets, including a busy section of Route 140, were closed to traffic.
There was no immediate word on a cause.
Franklin is located about 30 miles southwest of Boston.
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The fire department says no injuries have been reported in the blaze, which was reported at about 2:30 a.m. Friday.
Officials describe the large building near the center of town as a former Masonic Temple that also once served as a dance studio.
Up to 100 firefighters from 12 different towns are involved in the fight.
In addition to the precautionary evacuation of several nearby homes, several local streets, including a busy section of Route 140, were closed to traffic.
There was no immediate word on a cause.
Franklin is located about 30 miles southwest of Boston.
Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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Be interesting to see who responded and if any came up from R. I.
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