BOSTON — The Boston University Bridge was temporarily closed to traffic on Sunday as crews responded to a large fire that occurred at a homeless encampment near the bridge, state police said.
The Red Cross responded to assist 10 people at the scene. No injuries were reported.
A thick plume of black smoke could be seen in the sky above the bridge during the fire. Crews cleared the scene around 2:30 p.m., fire officials said in a social media post.
Final update on working fire Box 45-345: Fire companies have cleared from the scene. All 10 residents are safe & are in the care of @RedCrossMA.
— Cambridge Fire Dept. (@CambridgeMAFire) October 8, 2023
Fire investigators remain on scene for cause & origin.
TY to all agencies for the teamwork in this operation on a very busy Sunday p.m. https://t.co/9R2k6YFaOa
According to fire officials, there was an issue with propane tanks at the location.
Multiple fire crews from Cambridge and Boston responded.
The bridge was temporarily closed as crews worked to extinguish the fire.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
UPDATE—Fire knocked down at encampment in Cambridge. Great work by responding fire companies, as seen here. No injuries. MSP Fire Investigation Unit assisting @CambridgeMAFire with origin and cause investigation. @MassDFS https://t.co/ntpHPsZZxr pic.twitter.com/7xQxpyNlgz
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) October 8, 2023
Update on Working Fire Box 45-345 at the BU Bridge, Marine 1 is also operating their deck pipe on the fire. The bulk of the heavy fire has been knocked down. Companies are overhauling.
— Cambridge Fire Dept. (@CambridgeMAFire) October 8, 2023
Group 1 is on duty
Four engines, 3 ladders, 3 squads, Rescue 1, & Marine Unit 1 are operating. https://t.co/JQmuwvoIiD
The Boston University Bridge is closed to all traffic at this time due to a fire at a homeless encampment on the Cambridge side. MSP Troopers, @CambridgeMAFire @CambridgePolice @bostonpolice & @BUPolice assisting. #MATraffic
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) October 8, 2023
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