BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston firefighters battled a large fire that broke out early Friday morning in a multi-family home in Mattapan.
Crews responding to a reported fire at 1220 Blue Hill Ave. around 3 a.m. found the second- and third-floor rear porches engulfed in flames, according to the Boston Fire Department.
All of the residents were able to safely evacuate.
Fire officials say 18 people and a dog were displaced by the fire, which caused an estimated $350,000 in damage.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
@BostonFire at 2nd alarm at 1220 Blue Hill Ave. Second andThird floor rear porchs with heavy fire showing. All companies working pic.twitter.com/PqodANBX3L
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) July 3, 2020
Heavy fire knocked down from the 3 family occupied building in Mattapan . All residents safely evacuated . All companies working. pic.twitter.com/kUvYP4n7Ln
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) July 3, 2020
Fire at 1220 Blue Hill Ave knocked down. 2nd alarm companies making up. @COB_ONS on scene to assist displaced. @BOSTON_EMS , @bostonpolice , @nationalgridus all here in support & assistance. pic.twitter.com/SUKtBzZypU
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) July 3, 2020
All companies making up at 1220 Blue Hill Av. Thank you to @BostonSparks for their support in rehabbing our firefighters. Damages est around $350,000. & 18 people & 1 dog displaced. BFD-FIU on scene to investigate. pic.twitter.com/yrQ88Z3jhv
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) July 3, 2020
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