BOSTON — A firefighter was taken to the hospital and nine people were displaced after a blaze broke out at a restaurant in Boston’s Chinatown section early Sunday morning.
Crews responding to a report of a fire at Great Barbecue at 15 Hudson Street in Chinatown around midnight found flames on the first floor, according to the Boston Fire Department.
The fire ultimately traveled up to the roof in the rear of the building, leading to a major overhaul of multiple roof layers, officials said.
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One firefighter suffered minor injuries in the emergency response and was transported by Boston EMS to a local hospital.
The Red Cross is assisting six adults and three children who were forced out of their homes.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Companies working at the fire at 15 Hudson st. Chinatown. The fire started around midnight in restaurant on the 1st floor and traveled to the roof in the rear of the building. Major overhauling of the multiple layers of the roof. pic.twitter.com/PxiCi7Y8cv
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) March 17, 2024
Detail companies are remaining on scene to monitor any hot spots. 1 Firefighter suffered minor injuries transported by @BOSTON_EMS . 6 adults and 3 children were displaced @RedCrossMA to help with housing. The cause of the fire is under investigation. pic.twitter.com/ZrRs3tjAst
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) March 17, 2024
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