5 People Injured In East Boston House Fire
BOSTON (CBS) -- One firefighter and four residents were injured in a fire at a multi-family home Tuesday afternoon, the Boston Fire Department said.
The fire chief said 21 people have been displaced as a result of the Havre Street blaze in East Boston.
Firefighters are venting the roof as flames shoot out of this building at 238 Havre in East Boston pic.twitter.com/nbslsPhqwQ
— WBZ | CBS Boston News (@wbz) February 27, 2018
At one point, smoke and flames could be seen coming out of the roof.
A mom and three children who inhaled smoke were taken to the hospital and a firefighter suffered minor burns.
Firefighters started working against the flames on the roof and from within the 3-story, 6-unit apartment building around 12:30 p.m.
Within an hour they were called off the roof and third floor.
The fire department also said they were worried the chimney might collapse because the roof area around it has burned away.
Witnesses say the fire started on the third floor and spread up to the attic and down to the second floor.
The fire was knocked down just after 2:30 p.m. Crews stayed on scene to watch for hot spots.
Mayor @Marty_walsh on scene in East Boston discussing those displaced with @RedCrossMA officials. They are working with our Victims Assist Unit and Mayors Office of Neighborhood Services @COB_ONS on assisting them. pic.twitter.com/DZgHoneYZ1
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) February 27, 2018
It is not clear what started the fire, the department has not released any more information at this time.