At least 40 people evacuated following high-rise fire in Boston

At least 40 people evacuated following high-rise fire in Boston (Boston Fire Department)

By Keenan Bassma

BOSTON — At least 40 people were evacuated on Friday following a fire in a 20+ story apartment building in Boston, the fire department announced.

The incident occurred Friday evening, when firefighters were dispatched to the area of 860 Harrison Avenue to reports of a fire on the 20th floor. Once there, fire crews struck a second alarm for mutual aid and began evacuating residents.

At least 40 people evacuated following high-rise fire in Boston (Boston Fire Department)

At least 40 people evacuated following high-rise fire in Boston (Boston Fire Department)

At least 40 people evacuated following high-rise fire in Boston (Boston Fire Department)

At least 40 people evacuated following high-rise fire in Boston (Boston Fire Department)

At least 40 people evacuated following high-rise fire in Boston (Boston Fire Department)

40+ residents from the building’s 20th and 21st floors were evacuated. Three of whom were taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

Fire crews say that the cause of the fire appeared to be from electric scooters, prompting the hazmat team to respond and remove them.

No further information was given.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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