India, May 6 -- A fire broke out at a family home on Bridge Street, in Lowell, Massachusetts on Tuesday. Local police urged people to avoid the area from 6th to Willard streets, citing road closures.

Flames were seen rising from the roof of a two-storied building. It was not immediately clear if anyone was hurt. Firefighters battled the flames with hoses.

As per WCVB, fire crews were also at 34 May St, attempting to put out another blaze at a house. Meanwhile, strong winds reportedly whipped the flames and smoke around. Gusts had reached up to 50 miles per hour, as of Tuesday afternoon, reports indicated.

The fire prompted a multi-agency response and the Nashua Fire Rescue issued a statement on helping out with the Lowell blaze. "Nashu...