Neighbors describe intense scene as fire ripped through Framingham apartment

Neighbors described an intense scene Sunday night as fire ripped through a Framingham apartment Fire Chief Michael Dutcher explained the flames started on the first floor of the Interfaith Terrace complex and that when they arrived two women ages and were trapped inside Crews successfully rescued the two women who were taken to a nearby hospital where they are in stable condition One firefighter was treated for minor injuries Neighbors declared they heard the fire alarm and people screaming to get out as they raced to evacuate This little balcony room right there all of it was in flames and it was kind of melting falling down explained Adrian Acevedo So we were knocking on all the neighbors doors trying to get them out The fire displaced more than people who are being assisted by the American Red Cross People living there announced they re thankful the fire didn t spread to other buildings The fire was contained to a single unit but several suffered smoke and water damage In a declaration Dutcher noted This was excellent work by our company Thanks to their swift and coordinated response two individuals were rescued and the fire was prevented from spreading further The cause of the fire remains under research This is a advancing news story stay with NEWS on-air and online for the latest details