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BOSTON — Two people were taken to the hospital and nine people were displaced after a massive fire tore through a multi-family home in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood on Friday afternoon, officials said.
Crews responding to a report of a fire on Sargent Street around 3:45 p.m. found flames shooting from a two-and-a-half-story building, according to the Boston Fire Department.
A photo from the scene showed firefighters on a ladder truck working to control the flames. The fire was quickly knocked down but the home was heavily damaged.
Two people were transported from the scene with minor burn injuries.
Firefighters were also able to rescue a cat.
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The blaze started on the second floor of the home and spread to the attic, according to fire officials.
The Red Cross is assisting the residents who were displaced.
An investigation remains ongoing.
Deputy Chief Michael Doherty briefs the media on the 2nd alarm fire on Sargent st. 9 residents were displaced 2 were transported by @BOSTON_EMS . Companies were able to save the cat. pic.twitter.com/0zeXS2F9wW
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 20, 2022
This is what the 1st alarm saw when they 1st pulled up to the fire on Sargent St. pic.twitter.com/tpugmBvSmj
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 20, 2022
Heavy fire knocked down companies are chasing hot spot in the attic and the 2nd floor. pic.twitter.com/c82BCMhVPU
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 20, 2022
The fire on the 2nd floor has traveled to the attic and thru the roof. All companies are working. pic.twitter.com/g21bhkQGUj
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 20, 2022
The fire on the 2nd floor has traveled to the attic and thru the roof. All companies are working. pic.twitter.com/g21bhkQGUj
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 20, 2022
At approximately 3:45 heavy fire from an occupied 2 1/2 story building at 4 Sargent st Dorchester. A 2nd alarm was ordered immediately. pic.twitter.com/SLH3PZAXsO
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 20, 2022
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