BOSTON (WHDH) - One firefighter was hospitalized after battling an apartment building fire in Brighton early Tuesday morning.
Crews responding to a reported fire at 123 Sutherland Road around 1:45 p.m. found heavy smoke coming from the four-story building and flames on the first floor, according to the Boston Fire Department.
Boston EMS transported one firefighter with undisclosed injuries to an area hospital.
The blaze left behind about $100,000 worth of damage.
Building management is said to be helping residents who were displaced.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
There was 1 firefighter injured taken by @BOSTON_EMS to the hospital. Damages are estimated at 100,000. Building management to help with the displaced. BFD-FIU on scene to determine the cause of the fire. pic.twitter.com/Nq2n70hT77
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) April 14, 2020
The fire has been knocked down companies are overhauling pic.twitter.com/CpYjVcJ5dV
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) April 14, 2020
At approximately 1:45 heavy smoke showing from a 4 story occupied multi apartment building at 123 Sutherland Rd Brighton. Fire was on the fire floor. pic.twitter.com/qH7PASIIsN
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) April 14, 2020
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