BROOKLINE, MASS. (WHDH) - Officials put out a fire at an apartment building in Brookline.
Brookline Police and Fire crews responded to the fire on Aspinwall Avenue.
Officials believe the fire started in the first floor bedroom.
Firefighters say flames started in 1st floor bedroom. Investigating cause. #7news #fire #brookline pic.twitter.com/ZcjtbJJ1fG
— Matt Rascon (@MattRasconNews) October 14, 2017
Crews initially though the fire may have been related to a drug lab, but confirmed that was untrue once they arrived on scene.
Police said four people were taken to the hospital, including one elderly resident. Crews also rescued two cats and took them to an animal hospital.
There is no information on the cause of the fire.
This is an ongoing investigation, 7News will bring updates.
to local hospital to be checked out. Two cats rescued taken to animal hospital. @FallonAmb @BrooklineFD " knocked down"
— Brookline PD (@BrooklineMAPD) October 14, 2017
Officers on scene of Aspinwall Ave, fire confirmed it was not a drug lab as may have been heard over scanners. One elderly resident taken
— Brookline PD (@BrooklineMAPD) October 14, 2017
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