Firefighters rescue woman from burning building in Boston, officials say

BOSTON — Firefighters responded to a multi-alarm blaze in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood Thursday afternoon.

At around 3 p.m., flames could be seen shooting out of a home on Thetford Street and a 2nd alarm was immediately ordered, according to the Boston Fire Department.

Officials say the blaze burned through the back porch of the building and extended inwards. A woman was trapped on the second floor and had to be rescued, according to firefighters on scene.

She was transported to a nearby hospital, where her injuries are not considered life-threatening.

Authorities are crediting a quick and aggressive attack by arriving companies to keep the fire contained to the rear of the home. Crews initially had trouble accessing the fire because there wasn’t a clear path to get to the back of the three-story home.

Nine people were displaced and the American Red Cross is assisting them.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Heavy fire knocked down , all companies are ordered to stay off the rear porches, that have been burned thru. A quick aggressive attack helped to keep the fire contained to the rear of the building. pic.twitter.com/EkyfpFw7br
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 25, 2023