DORCHESTER, Mass. — A 2-alarm fire broke out early Wednesday on the top floor of a house on Melville Avenue, but all of the occupants made it out without any injuries.
Response to 31 Melville 2 1/2 story heavy smoke and fire from the rear on arrival 2nd alarm ordered pic.twitter.com/g5Tmt41SEx
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) August 15, 2018
Firefighters encountered heavy fire and smoke in the back of the single-family home according to the Boston Fire Department. The fire was knocked down around 3 a.m. All three occupants, who were house sitting while the owners were on vacation, got out of the house safely, Deputy Chief Andre Stallworth said.
Companies making up. Company Officers doing a good job to keep their members hydrated in these hot & humid weather conditions. pic.twitter.com/50tImCvDZ2
Companies making up. Company Officers doing a good job to keep their members hydrated in these hot & humid weather conditions. pic.twitter.com/50tImCvDZ2
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) August 15, 2018
The cause of the fire, which caused about $200,000 in damages, is under investigation. Stallworth said the house was being renovated.
Extensive overhaul on floor 3. All 3 occupants safely evacuated. No injuries reported. @BOSTON_EMS & @bostonpolice on scene. pic.twitter.com/iub8Snest3
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) August 15, 2018
Thank you @BostonSparks A-10 for your response to the 2 Alarm Fire at 31 Melville Ave. Dorchester. Always there when we need you. pic.twitter.com/mWV0i9ajgr
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) August 15, 2018
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