BOSTON (WHDH) - A raging three-alarm fire ripped through a five-story building in Boston on Christmas morning, officials said.
Firefighters responding to a report of a blaze at a brick building at 128 Newbury St. just before 10 a.m. found flames and smoke on the first three floors, according to the Boston Fire Department.
The fire left the building with “extensive” damage.
Damage to the mixed-use building has been estimated at $1.5 million.
Five residents were displaced, one residential apartment was damaged, and three commercial units were charred in the blaze.
There were no reported injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Chief of Operations Andre Stallworth briefs the media. There were no injuries to report , damages are estimated at 1.5 million.Companies are starting to make up. There are 5 residents displaced. pic.twitter.com/Y7HijhfZrk
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) December 25, 2019
Firefighters say this fire started in a garbage container in the alley behind this Newbury St building. 3 residential and 1 commercial unit damaged. 5 ppl displaced, none of whom we're home at the time. Cause is under investigation @7News pic.twitter.com/1dFX0L6K9I
— Justin Bourke (@JBourkeTweets) December 25, 2019
Heavy fire knocked down . There is extensive overall on all floors. pic.twitter.com/SMI5mvw2DS
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) December 25, 2019
They have Fire on floors 1,2&3 . There is limited access for fire truck in the rear . Multiple ground ladders being thrown, this is now a 3rd alarm, all companies are working. pic.twitter.com/Q4aSmIyXq0
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) December 25, 2019
At approximately 9:50 companies responded to at report of a fire in the rear of 128 Newbury St. Fire and heavy smoke throughout the 5 story brick attached. A 2nd alarm was ordered pic.twitter.com/UT2zJoVkzP
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) December 25, 2019
Firefighters are responding to what looks like a third story apt/condo fire on Newbury Street. Still awaiting info, stay tuned @7News pic.twitter.com/gS3rW5wg20
— Justin Bourke (@JBourkeTweets) December 25, 2019
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