5-Alarm Fire in Lynn, Massachusetts Leaves Dozens Homeless on New Year's Day

Firefighters battled a multi-alarm blaze at a 4-story building in Lynn, Massachusetts, on Sunday.

Fire officials said 65 people had to be evacuated from the 24-unit multi-family home at 22 West Baltimore St.

Just before 9 a.m., all companies had been ordered out of the building for safety precautions.

One person had to be helped out of the building by firefighters.

Two firefighters were injured, one of whom was taken to a hospital.

Area streets had been closed to traffic while crews battled the fire.

The exact cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

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