Crime & Safety
Six Firefighters Injured In Seven-Alarm South Boston Fire
The fire tore through seven residential buildings, at least five of which are a "total loss," and left 38 people homeless.
BOSTON — An early-morning fire in South Boston Saturday left six firefighters injured and 38 people homeless.
The fire, which was reported around 3:30 a.m., quickly spread through seven homes on Columbia Road and Douglas Street. Boston Fire Commissioner Jack Dempsey described the firefighters' injuries as minor.
At least five of the buildings are a "total loss," Dempsey said, who estimated damage to be $10 million.
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At approximately 3:30 at 1428 Columbia Road South Boston heavy fire in multiple buildings this is now a 4 mph alarm pic.twitter.com/IHivO8x7os
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 30, 2020
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was on scene early Saturday morning. The Red Cross was coordinating temporary housing for the displaced residents, and the MBTA provided buses to transport them.
Mayor @marty_walsh on scene to help support and coordinate services with @BostonFireC1 John Dempsey and Chief Shumeane Benford of @AlertBoston at the 7. Alarm fire in South Boston.@CityOfBoston pic.twitter.com/gdBbzuXvyL
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 30, 2020
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