Fire in Massachusetts Beach Town Destroys Five Buildings

SALISBURY, Mass. -- First responders caught word of a large fire at Michael’s Oceanfront Motel in the wee hours of the morning. They arrived to the scene in the northeastern beach town, just south of the New Hampshire state line to find multiple structures burning.

Authorities have not determined how or where the blaze started but said the fire destroyed the motel along with four other residential buildings it also damaged several others, but due to their bravery and swift action, there were no injuries.

You can hear the man who filmed this video, John McGuirk, explaining how he woke up to an officer banging on his door telling him to get out.

The American Red Cross says it's assisting more than 30 people displaced by the fire. This story is just one example of Red Cross teams being on the ground to offer comfort in times of need, and those helpers come in all forms to open hearts and promote healing to those who need it most.