Photos: Comrades and neighbors pay tribute to Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard

Firefighters lined the streets as Lt. Menard's hearse traveled from Worcester to the chief medical examiner’s office in Boston Wednesday.

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Peter Chianca, Boston.com Staff

November 14, 2019

The city of Worcester is reeling once again this week after a firefighter died and three others were injured as they battled a four-alarm blaze that engulfed a triple-decker home early Wednesday morning.

Lt. Jason Menard, 39, was killed as he and his crew from Ladder 5 searched the third floor at 7 Stockholm St. for a resident with a baby reportedly trapped in the flames, Worcester Fire Chief Michael Lavoie said.

Menard’s body was driven from Worcester to the chief medical examiner’s office for an autopsy in Boston Wednesday. Firefighters and mourners lined the streets of both cities to honor Menard as the procession passed.

A hat and fire fighting uniform lay on the ground before a procession for fallen Worcester firefighter Lt. Jason Menard passes outside of the Worcester Fire Department Wednesday. —Jessica Rinaldi / Globe Staff

People embrace after the procession passes outside of the Worcester Fire Department. —Jessica Rinaldi / Globe Staff

Firefighters make their way outside for the procession in Worcester. —Jessica Rinaldi / Globe Staff

A man stops his car to get out and place flowers beside the firefighting gear left in honor of Lt. Menard. —Jessica Rinaldi / Globe Staff

Tow truck drivers position an American flag for the procession. —Jessica Rinaldi / Globe Staff

People embrace after the procession passes outside of the Worcester Fire Department. —Jessica Rinaldi / Globe Staff

Firefighters stand at attention as the procession passes. —Jessica Rinaldi / Globe Staff

Firefighters are seen through the window of the hearse carrying Lt. Menard. —Jessica Rinaldi / Globe Staff

People embrace after the procession. —Jessica Rinaldi / Globe Staff

People embrace after the procession. —Jessica Rinaldi / Globe Staff

Flowers rest on a fire truck as firefighters line a route for the procession outside of the Worcester Fire Department. —Jessica Rinaldi / Globe Staff

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