Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Firefi ghters struggle to contain Broadway blaze By Christopher Roberson I n the predawn hours of November 3, firefighters encountered heavy flames ravaging the mixed-use building at 749 Broadway. The fi re was reported at approximately 4:30 a.m. by an The third fl oor of 749 Broadway was gutted by a threealarm fi re on November 3. (Advocate Photos by Christopher Roberson) Fire crews pour water on to the three-alarm fi re at 749 Broadway. (Advocate Photo by Mike Layhe) Everett Police officer who was travelling on Broadway. Firefi ghters remained on the scene more than six hours later, searching for hot spots. “It was a labor-intensive fi re,” said Deputy Fire Chief Sean Dattoli. To make matters worse, Dattoli said, the solar panel on top of the building gave way and crashed into the third floor. “It restricted our access to the roof,” he said. Although the third fl oor took the brunt of the fi re damage, he said, the lower Everett fi refi ghters inspected the charred remains of the building at 749 Broadway. two fl oors suff ered extensive water damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported; however, approximately 24 residents lost their homes in the fi re. The building, which is also home to Oliveira’s Steak Bar & Grill, is most likely a total loss, according to fi re offi cials. Firefi ghters from surrounding communities, including Revere, Malden, Medford and Chelsea, were called in to assist. Although the blaze remains under investigation, surveillance video showed fi re climbing up the side of the building from a dumpster. The fi re also caused plenty of traffic snarls as Broadway was blocked off from Ferry Street to Gledhill Avenue. Ferry Street was also blocked off between Broadway and Sycamore Street. Asima Memic recognized by City Council Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net During the October 25 City Council meeting, President Wayne Matewsky presented City Hall Facilities employee Asima Memic with fl owers and a citation thanking her for improving the City Council Chambers and the general cleanliness of City Hall. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Everett) Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 63 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
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