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Reported building fire caused by food left burning on a stove

Emergency crews responded to 174 Moody Street for a reported building fire at around 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke coming from an apartment and made a forced entry into the unit. Inside, they discovered burnt food left on the stove as the source of the smoke.

One individual was evaluated at the scene by emergency medical service.

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Joseph Sharkey is an independent news photographer based in Waltham. He grew up in the city and has had a strong interest in public safety and first responders. That passion led him to covering breaking news, focusing on incidents like fires, accidents and major public safety events. His work has been featured on WCVB, WHDH, NBC10 Boston and other local news outlets.