Three-Alarm Fire on Centre Street Displaces More Than 30 Residents
Boston, MA – At approximately 4:45 a.m. on Sunday, the Boston Fire Department responded to reports of a building fire at 378 Centre Street. Fire companies arrived to find heavy flames consuming the rear porches of a six-family residence, with fire already extending into an adjacent six-family structure.
Incident command immediately ordered a third alarm, bringing in additional personnel and equipment as crews began an aggressive attack to contain the blaze. Firefighters worked under challenging conditions to prevent further spread, while simultaneously conducting searches and assisting residents to safety.
Credit: Boston Fire Department
Boston EMS transported one firefighter and one civilian to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. In total, more than 30 residents were displaced as a result of the fire. During operations, firefighters were also able to rescue and save multiple cats from the affected buildings.
Preliminary damage estimates were placed at approximately $600,000. The Boston Fire Department’s Fire Investigation Unit continues to investigate the official cause of the fire.
Boston, MA – At approximately 4:45 a.m. on Sunday, the Boston Fire Department responded to reports of a building fire at 378 Centre Street. Fire companies arrived to find heavy flames consuming the rear porches of a six-family residence, with fire already extending into an adjacent six-family structure.
Incident command immediately ordered a third alarm, bringing in additional personnel and equipment as crews began an aggressive attack to contain the blaze. Firefighters worked under challenging conditions to prevent further spread, while simultaneously conducting searches and assisting residents to safety.
Credit: Boston Fire Department
Boston EMS transported one firefighter and one civilian to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. In total, more than 30 residents were displaced as a result of the fire. During operations, firefighters were also able to rescue and save multiple cats from the affected buildings.
Preliminary damage estimates were placed at approximately $600,000. The Boston Fire Department’s Fire Investigation Unit continues to investigate the official cause of the fire.
Credit: Boston Fire Department
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