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Early-morning East Boston fire displaces dozens of residents
More than 30 residents were displaced after a multi-family building in East Boston caught fire early Thursday morning.
Dozens of residents were displaced Thursday by a multi-family building fire in East Boston, fire officials said.
Firefighters arrived at around 5 a.m. to battle the fire at 151 Saratoga St, according to the Boston Fire Department. The fire spread across multiple floors, leaving the surrounding buildings exposed as the blaze continued.
Around 5:00 this morning companies are battling a fire in a multi family building on Saratoga st East Boston this is now a 3 alarm fire pic.twitter.com/9E62Z9DjOq
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) February 20, 2025
By around 5:46 a.m., firefighters had made progress against the fire, officials said on X.
Heavy fire knocked down, there are exposure buildings on both side of the fire building affected by the fire. pic.twitter.com/FaP9llgZZU
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) February 20, 2025
Within 20 minutes, the fire was mostly put out, with firefighters still “chasing hot spots,” according to an X post.
Firefighters are chasing hot spots as they continue overhaul the fire building pic.twitter.com/Lfh4kPXGXQ
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) February 20, 2025
The fire displaced 33 residents, but no injuries were reported, officials said. The American Red Cross of Massachusetts assisted with securing housing for the displaced residents.
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Residents were able to take shelter in the nearby Central Community Church, where Salvation Army workers later provided food and support, according to The Boston Globe.
Detail fire companies remained on the scene after the blaze was put out to monitor any potential hot spots, fire officials said.
Firefighters are making up 1000’s of feet of hose line that they ran thru alleys and back yards to fight the fire. Detail fire companies will remain to monitor any hot spots. pic.twitter.com/WvK3wF8gLx
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) February 20, 2025
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to officials.
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