ORANGE, MASS. (WHDH) - A home went up in flames in Orange Wednesday morning.
Firefighters responding to a structure on Mossbrook Road around 7 a.m. found a barn fully engulfed with flames spreading to the home, according to a release issued by the department.
Fire officials said a man and his 5-year-old son were inside at the time but were able to crawl to safety through a first-floor window thanks to a good Samaritan.
Crews say this was a frustrating fight because there were no fire hydrants nearby and they were forced to source their water from a pond on Route 78.
Firfighters remained on scene until about 1 p.m. putting out hot spots.
No one was injured.
The home is a total loss.
The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
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