MBTA Red Line fire at Cambridge station: Kendall/MIT updates

A fire at an MBTA Red Line station in Cambridge, Massachusetts, disrupted train service Wednesday, officials said.

A fire involving a train was reported about 2:52 p.m., according to the Cambridge Fire Department.

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The MBTA said shuttle buses were replacing trains between Harvard and Park Street Stations because of the fire department activity, and urged riders to expect delays.

14:52 TRAIN/TROLLY FIRE TRANSIT at 2XX MAIN ST in #CambMA
— Cambridge Fire Dept. (@CambridgeMAFire) February 21, 2024

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Shuttle buses replace Red Line service between Harvard and Park St due to Fire Department activity at Kendall/MIT. Please expect delays as shuttles are dispatched.
— MBTA (@MBTA) February 21, 2024

Box 2559 has been transmitted for a reported fire at Kendall MBTA. Fire companies are on scene investigating at this time. @CambridgePolice officers & @MBTATransitPD are on scene for traffic & pedestrian safety. https://t.co/oFi1CMXGMb pic.twitter.com/bi2JUenls9
— Cambridge Fire Dept. (@CambridgeMAFire) February 21, 2024

The MBTA said shortly after 4:40 p.m. that regular service had since resumed, although residual days of about 20 minutes were expected.

This is a developing news story that will be updated when more information is available.