BU Bridge closed to traffic due to fire at encampment on Cambridge side
CAMBRIDGE - Both sides of the Boston University Bridge were closed to traffic due to a fire Sunday afternoon.
State Police said the fire broke out at an encampment on the Cambridge side under the bridge. Firefighters used a boat in the Charles River to help douse the flames.
UPDATE—Fire knocked down at encampment in Cambridge. Great work by responding fire companies, as seen here. No injuries. MSP Fire Investigation Unit assisting @CambridgeMAFire with origin and cause investigation. @MassDFS https://t.co/ntpHPsZZxr pic.twitter.com/7xQxpyNlgz
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) October 8, 2023
The cause of the fire is being investigated.