BOSTON (WHDH) - Firefighters battled a blaze that broke out at a home in West Roxbury early Saturday morning.
Crews responding to a reported fire on Washington Street around 8:30 a.m. saw smoke coming from a two-family building, according to the Boston Fire Department.
The fire left four people displaced and an estimated $200,000 worth in damages.
The cause remains under investigation.
At approximately 8:30 am fire showing from a occupied 2 family building at 5083 Washington st. West Roxbury. A second alarm has been ordered. pic.twitter.com/t4vdZJP3bg
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) February 27, 2021
Fire on 1st and 2nd floor 6 lines operating, all companies are working. pic.twitter.com/Cy97QCXous
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) February 27, 2021
Heavy fire knocked down & companies overhauling & checking for extension. 4 people displaced from the 2family home. pic.twitter.com/ZsdGYbgTjX
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) February 27, 2021
Detail companies remain on scene with BFD-FIU to investigate cause of fire at 5081 Washington St. @RedCrossMA notified to assist 4 displaced. Damages est $200,000.+ There were no injuries of fire members. Thx to @bostonpolice & @BOSTON_EMS for their support to keep scene safe pic.twitter.com/XuTvh2msca
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) February 27, 2021
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