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Five-alarm fire in East Lynn engulfs two buildings, firefighters remain on scene

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LYNN — A five-alarm fire erupted in East Lynn on Friday night, originating at 60 Estes Street before spreading to a nearby structure at 10 Chestnut St., according to a social media post from the Lynn Fire Department at approximately 9:43 p.m. Both buildings became fully involved, prompting an extensive firefighting effort.

Fire crews are still on the scene, working to contain the blaze, and officials anticipate an extended response due to the severity of the fire.

A nighttime scene of a multi-story building engulfed in flames on its upper floors as firefighters spray water from an aerial hose. Smoke and mist fill the air, with power lines running across the foreground. A fire hose extends from the ground, and snow is piled along the sidewalk.
Flames shoot from the upper floors of a building in East Lynn as firefighters battle a five-alarm fire late Friday night. Crews remain on scene working to contain the blaze. Photo credit: Lynn Fire Department (via social media post).

The Lynn Fire Department announced that a media staging area has been established at Lewis St. and Breed St. for coverage of the ongoing incident.

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