BROOKLINE, Mass. (WWLP) - The Brookline Fire Department was called to a large, three-story home on Thursday morning and called in additional crews to extinguish a three-alarm fire. Brookline Fire Chief John F. Sullivan said that at around 10:40 a.m., Brookline firefighters were dispatched to 90 Sargent Road after reports of smoke coming from the home. A second alarm was struck upon discovery of the heavy smoke in the attic of the L-shaped house. Crews put out Christmas Day fire on Palmer Avenue in West Springfield The fire was initially attacked from within the home, but firefighters moved to a defensive position outside when a portion of the roof collapsed and conditions inside grew worse. At around 11:00 a.m., the third alarm was struck, calling for backup from other companies. The Brookline Fire Department received aid from Boston, Cambridge, and Newton firefighters through station coverage and mutual aid. The fire took over two hours to be fully extinguished. The five residents of the home were able to evacuate safely and without injury. The Brookline Fire Department is currently investigating the cause of the fire, but currently says there is no cause for suspicion. Local News Headlines Mayor Sarno proclaims Kwanzaa week in Springfield Massachusetts Lottery sees big wins for players in 2024 Western Massachusetts lawmaker pushing for home care funding Governor Healey signs substance use disorder bill WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.