Two Boston Firefighters, 7 Others Injured in 9-Alarm Allston Fire

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Two firefighters and seven people were injured as a result of a nine-alarm blaze that broke out in a three-story brick apartment building in Allston late Wednesday afternoon, the Boston Fire Department reported.

The fire was located at 8-12-16 Harvard Ter. in Allston, where Boston EMS treated five firefighters in total, with two being transported to the hospital for a shoulder injury and smoke inhalation, according to BFD. Two bystanders reportedly sustained minor injuries, as well.

Boston firefighters responded to the scene around 5:47 p.m. Wednesday. Heavy fire was still showing as of 7:18 p.m., and BFD said that all lines were shut down as of 8 p.m. Wednesday to see where the fire still might be burning.

As a result of the fire, officials recommended that drivers stay away from Brighton Avenue to Linden Street, as well as Harvard Avenue and Cambridge Street to Commonwealth Avenue as gridlock was expected in those areas.

Patch will provide more information as it becomes available.