Middle StreetFire, Gloucester - Photographed by Jay Albert

On December 14, 2007 fire broke out in the Lorraine Apartments on Middle Street in Gloucester Massachusetts.
The 8 alarm fire was fought through the night by firemen from approximately 30 surrounding communities.
The apartments collapsed onto the Temple Ahavat Achim next door. Both buildings burned to the ground.
The fire was documented by Gloucester photographer Jay Albert.
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Dedicated to the heroic efforts of the Gloucester and surrounding area firefighters.
And to the memory of Robert Taylor who perished.
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The apartments collapse onto the Temple next door.

Seen from City Hall. The white circles are snow blown from the roof.

Front of the Temple

The longest night of the year for many.

Firemen on top of a truck

Water pressure was a constant problem

Central fire company around the corner

From the front of the Sawyer Free Library

Donations of clothing, gift cards, etc. may be dropped off at:

The Action Shelter
370 Main Street
Gloucester, MA
978-282-1000

Furniture, televisions, radios, household goods, non-perishable food and items to be stored until housing is found will be accepted starting on Monday at Action's Main Office:

Action
180 Main Street
(entrance is actually on Pleasant Street)
Gloucester
978-283-7874

Cash/check donations may be sent to:

The Gloucester Fund
45 Middle Street
Gloucester, MA 01930

Please note "Middle Street Fire" on checks.

Temple Ahavat Achim

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