BOSTON — Dozens of residents were forced out of their homes and firefighters had to rescue several pets after a fire broke out at an apartment building in Boston on Wednesday morning, officials said.
Crews responding to a report of a fire at 1980 Commonwealth Avenue around 9:30 a.m. rushed into the building and started knocking on doors to alert residents to the blaze, according to the Boston Fire Department.
A total of 78 residents were evacuated from 58 units and they are now displaced.
The fire has since been knocked down, but the building will require a thorough inspection before people are allowed back inside, officials said.
One firefighter suffered minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.
An investigation remains ongoing.
Companies are making up & details are in place. @MBTA , neighborhood Assistance, Redcross and our Dept VAU are on scene to assist in emergency services & shelter for the 78 residents and many pets displaced. Commissioner Burke spoke with media. 1 firefighter had minor injuries pic.twitter.com/zpFATRh8dE
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 31, 2023
Large fire was knocked down. A10 & EMS are on scene supporting rehab. Commissioner Burke & Deputy Chief. are coordinating next steps in the 3alarm response . 71 residents in 58 units will be displaced. Awaiting BFD-FIU & ISD inspection. pic.twitter.com/Sq7bJtrGC1
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 31, 2023
Firefighters have been knocking on all 52 unit doors to evacuate. Several units self evacuated . Rascal was among several pets rescued. Several ground ladders & aerial ladders used to support fire attack pic.twitter.com/It5WWgfUis
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 31, 2023
All companies working at fire located at 1980 Comm Ave. This quickly went to 3 alarms. Fire Fl.6 & fl3 upon arrival. Several pets rescued. pic.twitter.com/pOvfl3pcxC
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 31, 2023
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