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Boston Fire extinguishes roaring flames in house fire, displacing 8 residents

By Bryan Lambert, Boston 25 News Staff and Natalie Khait, Boston 25 News Staff

Boston Fire Dept. extinguishes roaring flames on upper levels of building on Blue Hill Ave

By Bryan Lambert, Boston 25 News Staff and Natalie Khait, Boston 25 News Staff

BOSTON — Boston firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the roaring flames that sprouted on the top levels of a building on Blue Hill Ave.

6 adults and 2 children were displaced and one person was transported by Boston EMS with minor injuries.

Flames enveloped half of the top floor of the building located directly behind a barbershop.

Fire crews used a “quick, aggressive attack” to extinguish the flames before they could spread to surrounding buildings.

Damages from the fire are estimated to be $1 million dollars.

The Red Cross is assisting the 8 people who were displaced.

The cause of the fire is not currently known.

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