By Linda Bock, Steven H. Foskett Jr. and Gerard F. Russell
Telegram and Gazette
CHARLTON, Mass. — More than 15 hours after a massive fire destroyed a single-story warehouse in the Upper Mill at 6 City Depot Road last night, firefighters on the scene were still dowsing the property with water this afternoon.
About 75 firefighters from about 20 communities worked throughout the night, and were relieved by other firefighters this morning. Fire Chief Charles E. Cloutier said six firefighters were taken for area hospitals for treatment of injuries. All were treated and released.
Everyone in the warehouse got out safely. The fire also heavily damaged a nearby building at the mill complex. Chief Cloutier said local and state officials are investigating the cause of the fire. He said officials plan to meet at 2 p.m. today to evaluate the ongoing situation. Water was still being poured on the mounds of charred and twisted wreckage this morning and the chief expected firefighters would be on the scene at least until 7 tonight.
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