Fire reported in Palmer on Wilbraham St.

PALMER, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Emergency crews are at the scene of a house fire in Palmer, officials report.

Firefighters were called to 321 Wilbraham Street at about 4 p.m. Thursday.

According to the Wilbraham Fire Department who sent firefighters to the scene to assist Palmer, tanker trucks are being used to shuttle water to the house as this appears to be an area with no fire hydrants.

The Palmer Police Department released this statement regarding the Fire:

On Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 3:58 p.m. Palmer Police and Firefighters responded to 321 Wilbraham St. (RT.20) in Palmer for a structure fire. Responding personnel found the structure to be fully involved upon arrival. All occupants of the residence were able to vacate safely. This is a multi-alarm fire with fire personnel responding from Palmer, Wilbraham, Monson, Three Rivers, Bondsville, Ludlow, Ware, Warren, and Brimfield. Traffic on Rt. 20 is limited to one lane and will remain restricted well into the night. Motorists should expect significant delays and should seek alternate routes. The Palmer Police Criminal Investigation Division as well as the Massachusetts State Police Fire Marshall’s Office and the Palmer Fire Department are investigating.

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