BOSTON — Five firefighters were treated and released from the hospital Thursday after battling a vicious six-alarm fire.
Boston firefighters battled the blaze in sweltering heat for several hours, reported the Boston Globe.
The fire broke out in the back of a brick and wood duplex before spreading to an apartment building next door, leaving millions of dollars worth of damage.
“It’s a very stubborn fire. The heat’s been a problem for us,” Boston Fire Commissioner Joe Finn said.
At one point, two firefighters that had jumped from one rooftop to another could not be located, and a mayday call was dispatched. The two were found unharmed.
Officials have not determined the cause of fire.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh praised the firefighters, stating he was, “very proud of the work the Boston Fire Department has done.”