Firefighters battle fire and ice in overnight Dorchester blaze

BOSTON — More than 100 firefighters worked overnight to put out a fire onto a home on Allston St. in Dorchester.

Officials said a call came in around 10:00 Saturday night, and firefighters remained on scene most of Sunday morning putting out hot spots and making the scene safe.

Crews worked for hours pouring water onto the home - water that quickly turned to ice, freezing out power lines, hoses, their gear, and the street.

The fire broke out at 7 Allston St, a three-story home. All 14 people living there made it out safely.

One firefighter was injured and was brought to the hospital.

Boston's Mayor Marty Walsh came out to check on the crews.

"It's a tough night," Mayor Walsh said. "I've only been here for about 40 minutes and it's freezing. And these guys have ice on them, ya know, they're out there fighting it. God love them. And thank God everyone's safe."

The home next door also has damage, and Boston Fire has an early estimate of $1.5 million dollars worth of damage to the residency.

The fire department also wanted to thank the neighborhood for clearing out their fire hydrants - they said that made their work a lot easier overnight.

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