LYNN — There are about 20 fire engines on Estes Street, Chestnut Street and the surrounding areas tackling a five-alarm fire that has affected three buildings so far, with the most damage being to the Iglesia Evangelica Congregacional church.
The cause is unknown, but an investigator was quick to the scene.
Fire Chief Daniel Sullivan said, “With these heavy winds, it’s pretty difficult to contain a fire that gets outside the house.”
There have been no injuries reported, civilians included, but Sullivan did express concern about how slippery the pavement has gotten around the area, due to the water from the many fire hoses.
The fire began around 8:30 p.m. and is yet to be fully contained.
This is a developing story; please check back for updates.
