February
11, 2015
WESTFORD,
MASSACHUSETTS (CBS):
Firefighters
believe that fallen icicles from an ice dam may have ruptured a gas line and triggered
a three-alarm fire at a Westford apartment building.
Residents
called 911 just before noon on Wednesday after smelling gas at 9 Bandon Circle.
Firefighters,
who were slowed by several feet of snow in the area, found a gas meter at the
back of the home that was leaking.
While
firefighters were checking the area, flames ignited near the back of the
building.
Investigators
said it is possible an ice dam gave way and ruptured the gas meter, causing the
gas to ignite.
Four families
were displaced by the flames, though no injuries were reported.