Early-Morning Fire Tears Through Triple-Decker Building in Worcester, Mass.

Crews remained on the scene of the fire at 18 Preston St. as of 5 Monday morning

Crews in Worcester, Massachusetts, are investigating three overnight fires, one of which tore through a triple-decker building.

Crews remained on the scene of the fire at 18 Preston St. Monday morning.

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Worcester Fire says three people lived on the first floor. Two people were home during the fire and escaped. One of those people was taken to a hospital as a precaution.

One firefighter sustained a minor injury.

The building is expected to be demolished in the immediate future.

Another fire was reported at 16 Henry Street.

Five people lived in the single-family home and everyone got out safely.

Another fire happened Sunday night around 5:30 p.m. at 27 Pineland Ave. The resident inside got out safely.

The causes of the fires are under investigation.

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