BOSTON (WHDH) - Emergency crews battled heavy flames at a multi-family home in Dorchester Tuesday afternoon.

The fire broke out at a home on Saco Street in Dorchester. The first crews responded to the flames just after 1 p.m.

Upon arrival, Boston fire officials reported heavy fire and ordered a second alarm.

It is not known if anyone was in the building when the fire broke out.

This is a developing story; stay with 7News on air and online for more information.

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