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Passerby alerts residents to house fire in Chelmsford

Passerby knocks on doors to alert residents of fire in Chelmsford
Passerby knocks on doors to alert residents of fire in Chelmsford 00:19

CHELMSFORD — A passerby knocked on a neighbor's door, alerting them that their home was on fire in Chelmsford on Friday morning. 

Chelmsford Fire reported to the scene of the fire, a two-family home on Quigley Avenue, just before 6 a.m.

Thanks to the neighbor who alerted the residents, everyone safely evacuated the building before the fire worsened. 

Shortly after his arrival, Chief Gary Ryan stated that a section of the back roof collapsed. 

No injuries were reported in the fire. 

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