BOSTON (WHDH) - Firefighters rescued two people from an 18-unit building that caught on fire in Boston on Wednesday morning.
Crews responding to a reported fire at 98 Charles St. around 7:30 a.m. helped two people out of the burning building by leading them down the fire escape.
One person was taken to a local hospital.
The fire is said to have started in a dryer in the basement of the building.
An investigation remains ongoing.
Heavy smoke conditions at 98 Charles St., an 18 unit building. several people taken out over ground & arial ladders. All companies working. pic.twitter.com/4Nd24dYtOQ
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) June 24, 2020
At approximately 7:30 smoke showing from 98 Charles St . Beacon Hill. A 5 story attached occupied building a 2nd alarm was ordered. pic.twitter.com/MwlRLhL5MT
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) June 24, 2020
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