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‘An Easter Miracle’: Fire Blazes Through Homes Housing 73 People — and No One Is Hurt

Screenshot from @FyrPhoto_Ma/Twitter
Screenshot from @FyrPhoto_Ma/Twitter
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By Tré Goins-Phillips
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April 18, 2022

One local leader is calling it “an Easter miracle” after a fire swept through a series of homes housing more than a dozen families, leaving no one injured.

The blaze, which broke out Friday night, ultimately displaced 73 people from 17 families who are now living in temporary housing in Lawrence, Massachusetts, according to the Associated Press.

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“An Easter miracle,” said City Council President Marc Laplante of the fact no one was hurt by the fire, which is believed to have started on the third-floor balcony of one of the houses. “It’s amazing that we were able to walk away from this.”

Tragic major Fire, but no loss of life. Easter miracle! Great support from remarkable 1st responders & city staff. This was my first incident as acting mayor. Joined Councilors Celina Reyes & Stephany Infante to transfer victims to local hotel. pic.twitter.com/7fuiugS4vu

— Marc Laplante (@LaplanteMarc) April 16, 2022

Lawrence Multiple buildings. pic.twitter.com/ix11esAeeT

— Steve Paris (@FyrPhoto_Ma) April 16, 2022

Due to high winds, the fire spread from one home’s balcony to five other residences.

It took firefighters from New Hampshire and Massachusetts more than three hours to extinguish the blaze, the AP reported.

In a follow-up tweet posted Sunday, Laplante urged people to donate gift cards and “lightly used clothing” to the families displaced by the tragic fire.

On Easter Sunday, let’s not forget those who need our help from the Crosby St fire. Gift cards can be dropped off at The Center, 155 Haverhill St. 8am-4pm, M-F (except Patriots' Day).
Lightly used clothing can be donated at Debbie's Treasure Chest at 15 Union St., #411, Lawrence. pic.twitter.com/dlsWVO6Her

— Marc Laplante (@LaplanteMarc) April 17, 2022

Please be in prayer for the families impacted by the fire, praising God for their physical safety, and asking the Lord to provide for them as they move toward restoration.

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