BOSTON (WHDH) - Fire officials are investigating what caused a large pile of trash to go up in flames in Boston late Sunday night.
Firefighters responding to a reported fire at 1580 VFW Parkway around 11:30 p.m. found the flames from the burning trash had extended to a nearby building, according to the Boston Fire Department.
Crews quickly got the fire under control.
No additional information has been released.
Fire at 1580 VFW Pkwy is out and BFD-FIU is on scene with @bostonpolice and the alarm company. pic.twitter.com/STn4I60GK3
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) April 20, 2020
At approximately 11:30 pm, @BostonFire was called to a fire at 1580 VFW Pkwy. Crews found a large pile of trash burning and it had extended to building. The companies quickly got it under control and are checking for extension. pic.twitter.com/UKywNsAi3G
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) April 20, 2020
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