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Five-alarm fire destroys a restaurant and barbershop in East Somerville, and crowdfunding campaigns seek to help

by Marc Levy October 13, 2026

The Brazilian restaurant Rei Da Picanha and neighboring Damata Barbershop burned Monday in East Somerville, the city's second five-alarm fire within two weeks.

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City activates emergency fund for residents displaced by Teele Square fire

by Marc Levy October 1, 2026

Only financial donations are being asked to the fund, which provides direct financial aid to Somerville residents displaced by fires and other emergencies.

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More than 40 people are displaced after Teele Square fire, chief says

by Marc Levy October 1, 2026

A three-story brick building saw heavy fire, smoke and water damage to its third floor and roof, while lower floors suffered extensive water damage.

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Fire rages in Teele Square over a laundromat, reminiscent of a 2011 blaze

by Marc Levy September 30, 2026

A smoky, five-alarm fire in Somerville’s Teele’s Square has been raging since around 4:50 p.m., bringing support from several cities in the region.

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Empty home near Somerville businesses is gutted in three-alarm fire

by Marc Levy September 24, 2026

A three-alarm fire early Thursday destroyed an empty duplex home in Somerville. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.