BOSTON — One person has died following a fire in Mission Hill, officials say.
The incident occurred on Friday afternoon when Boston Firefighters were dispatched to a three-story residence on Ellingwood Street.
The fire was bumped up to a two-alarm, prompting mutual aid to respond. The fire spread to all three floors but was knocked out.
Unfortunately, a deceased person was found inside the building following the fire, Suffolk County D.A. and Boston Fire Department confirmed.
Deputy Chief Gerard Viola briefs the media on the 2 alarm fire on Ellingwood st. Firefighters arrived around 3:00 to fire on all 3 floors. Unfortunately it was fatal fire for 1 resident. BFD-FIU is investigating the cause of the fire. pic.twitter.com/LzwTcwosrY
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) February 27, 2026
There is no further information available. The fire remains under investigation.
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