SOMERVILLE, MA - Somerville fire alarm began receiving calls for a building fire on Raymond Ave on November 8th. Companies arrived to find heavy fire showing from the rear porches of a three-story wood-frame with fire extending to an exposed building. Command struck a 2nd and 3rd alarm, bringing in mutual aid to the scene and to the fire. Due to the high winds and rapidly deteriorating fire conditions, command ordered a defensive operation. Companies used ladder pipes and big handlines to knock down the heavy volume of fire. Companies remained on scene overhauling and checking for extension.