The flames tore through five homes on Montgomery Ave, causing a dense cloud of black smoke visible from 20 miles away, showing the fire's intensity.
Firefighters faced multiple challenges, including low water pressure and strong winds, which complicated their efforts to bring the massive three-alarm fire under control.
An elderly man was taken to the hospital for a health issue unrelated to the fire, but fortunately, no other injuries were reported amid the chaos.
Fire officials are investigating squatters in a vacant home as a potential cause of the fire, with previous complaints noted about their presence by neighbors.
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