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(Update) Flames consume a home in Bridgewater

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February 13th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(In an update to our report Friday morning) A home in Bridgewater was consumed by fire, Friday.

According to Fire Chief Daryl Christensen, a neighbor saw flames coming from 301 Main Street a little after 7-a.m., Friday. Smoke was pouring from the house by the time firefighters arrived, and flames were coming from the overhangs. Mutual aid was requested from and provided by, the Massena Volunteer Fire Department.

No one was home when the fire broke out, and none of the firefighters were hurt. The incident apparently began in the basement, but the cause had not yet been determined as of the latest report.