Two Malden firefighters injured at blaze started with unsafe use of extension cord

 

Two Malden firefighters were injured and nine people were displaced by a three-alarm blaze that was sparked by residents unsafely using an extension cord, according to fire officials.

The firefighters were hospitalized for injuries that are considered not life-threatening.

The Malden Fire Department responded to the area of 24-26 John St. shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Monday, and saw smoke and flames on arrival. A second alarm was struck, followed soon by a third. The fire was concentrated on the upper floors, where the two injured firefighters were battling the blaze.  

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