Fire at James Hook & Co.

Firefighters adjusted the ground line near a 'Lobster' sign. The flames spread so fast that firefighters had to call for reinforcements when they began quelling the blaze.
Firefighters adjusted the ground line near a "Lobster" sign.

The flames spread so fast that firefighters had to call for reinforcements when they began quelling the blaze.

(George Rizer/Globe Staff)