BOSTON (WHDH) - Five people and six pets were displaced Tuesday after a fire ripped through a home in Roslindale, officials said.
Crews responding to a report of a blaze at 6 Aldrich St. around 2 p.m. found flames coming from the first floor, according to the Boston Fire Department.
The fire, which has since been knocked down, caused an estimated $50,000 in damage.
A resident on the third floor was rescued by firefighters and carried down a ladder.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
There are 5 adults, 3 cats ,and 3 dogs that were displaced by the fire. The damages are estimated at 50,000 . pic.twitter.com/SB3I5RtF2B
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) February 26, 2019
Fire knocked down quickly, contained to the first floor. One resident on the 3rd floor was taken out over an Aerial Ladder. There are no injuries to report. Companies are making up,FIU on scene to determine the cause of the fire . pic.twitter.com/5IRfdTLuUv
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) February 26, 2019
Response to a building fire at approx 1:50 fire showing on arrival from the 1st floor of 6 Aldrich St Roslindale all companies working pic.twitter.com/SaNHSpVMa5
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) February 26, 2019
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