BOSTON (WHDH) - Two firefighters were injured while battling a Roslindale house fire early Thursday morning.
Crews responding to a reported structure fire at 28 Heathcote St. around 2 a.m. found heavy flames coming from the back of the home.
All of the residents made it out of the house safely, fire officials said.
Two firefighters were transported by Boston EMS to local hospitals with undisclosed injuries.
The American Red Cross is assisting four people who were displaced due to the fire.
The blaze caused about $250,000 worth of damage.
The cause remains under investigation.
Thank you to @BostonSparks for keeping the firefighters cool & hydrated. @RedCrossMA in route to assist 4 residents with emergency accommodations. pic.twitter.com/YYi63ejuNC
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 28, 2020
Fire knocked down at 28 Heathcote St. Companies are overhauling & checking for extension. Second alarm companies are being released. 4 people are displaced. Deputy Chief Michael Doherty briefed the media. Two firefighters transported by @BOSTON_EMS . Damages est. around $250,000 pic.twitter.com/R4QAJvyyA7
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 28, 2020
@BostonFire has 2nd alarm companies still working at 28 Heathcote St Roslindale. All residents out of the one & a half story woodframe residents. pic.twitter.com/plPdPdzoBw
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 28, 2020
Heavy fire in rear of 28 Heathcote St in Roslindale. got a second alarm response right away. All companies working pic.twitter.com/Ot9c2eYbo3
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 28, 2020
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