DORCHESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - Fire crews knocked down a fire that broke out at a home in Dorchester on Sunday morning, officials said.
Emergency crews responding to reports for a building fire on Brookvale Street around 9 a.m. saw heavy smoke coming from the top floor of a two-and-a-half story home, Boston fire officials said.
All residents safely evacuated from the building, fire officials said.
Seven people and a cat were displaced because of the fire, and damages are estimated at $150,000.
At approximately 9:00 am a building fire at 6 Brookvale St. Dor. heavy smoke from the top floor of a 2 1/2 story building. All companies are working. pic.twitter.com/9OhIOlz7tE
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) September 6, 2020
Heavy fire knocked down , checking for extensions . All residents safety evacuated from the building. pic.twitter.com/dueat9iRaI
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) September 6, 2020
There were 7 residents & 1 cat( Gordo) displaced by the fire . @COB_ONS @RedCrossMA and the BFD-VAU to help find housing. Damages estimated at 150,000. The BFD-FIU on scene to determine the cause of the fire. Detail companies will remain to check for hot spots. pic.twitter.com/wn0mbNLlUE
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) September 6, 2020
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