Everett fire displaces two families

By Amanda I. Bergeron, Globe Staff

A two-alarm fire tore through a three-story, wood-frame home this morning on Montrose Street in Everett, destroying the upper floor, a fire official said.

The blaze displaced two families, but caused no serious injuries, according to Deputy Fire Chief Michael Ragucci.

Below freezing temperature challenged firefighters as they battled the flames, with a hydrant freezing and a hose breaking.

The fire began shortly after 1 a.m. and took four hours to extinguish, Ragucci said. Firefighters were able to keep the blaze from spreading to other nearby homes.

A local chapter of the Red Cross was on the scene to help the displaced families.

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