BOSTON (WHDH) - An early morning fire in Mattapan left one person hospitalized and forced 17 people of their homes Sunday.
Flames broke out just before 4:30 a.m. in a two-and-a-half story building on Wildwood Street.
One resident was transported to a local hospital for a minor burns, fire officials said.
The blaze left behind about $150,000 in damage.
The cause remains under investigation.
Update on building fire at 74 Wildwood Street Mattapan: (1) resident transported by @BOSTON_EMS for a minor burn. No additional injuries reported at this time.
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) October 14, 2018
Companies making up. Approx. $150,000 in damages. 17 residents displaced @RedCrossMA & @COB_ONS notified. No injuries reported. FIU on scene to investigate. pic.twitter.com/bPq2oJGiBq
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) October 14, 2018
This is a 2 1/2 story occupied residential building. All occupants safely evacuated. Fire knocked down. Extensive overhaul at this time. pic.twitter.com/JsFNYC6QNj
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) October 14, 2018
Response to 74 Wildwood St. Mattapan at approx. 4:23 AM for a report of a building fire. Smoke showing on arrival. 2nd Alarm ordered. No injuries reported by @BOSTON_EMS . @bostonpolice on scene for traffic. pic.twitter.com/V6XzzxNEKJ
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) October 14, 2018
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