DORCHESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - Two Boston firefighters were hurt while battling flames at a home in Dorchester on Saturday morning.
Emergency crews responding to the flames on Nightingale Street around 7:45 a.m. saw smoke pouring out of the home and the rear porches collapsing, fire officials said.
A fourth alarm was struck and crews were able to extinguish the flames around 8:30 a.m.
The two injured firefighters were taken to the hospital but are expected to be OK.
Twelve people were displaced.
No additional information was immediately released.
At approx 7:45 am, companies responded to fire in rear of 16 Nightingale St in Dorchester. Smoke showing on arrival & called 2nd alarm moments after. Chief called 3rd on his arrival . Fire has spread to next home. pic.twitter.com/D6l4q6RNQh
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) November 21, 2020
4th alarm struck by chief for 12& 16 Nightingale St. rear porches have collapsed, & power lines have come down in rear. All companies working. pic.twitter.com/tfn2TNb08c
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) November 21, 2020
12 & 16 Nightingale St .. all companies working pic.twitter.com/cW3rnmDKjZ
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) November 21, 2020
Heavy fire knocked down companies continue to chase hot spots , major overhauling . pic.twitter.com/oXhgJKG5Uh
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) November 21, 2020
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