By Dave Eisenstadter
masslive.com
BOSTON — A three-story fire broke out on Ellington Street in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood on Saturday, causing damage to multiple buildings and forcing nearly 30 people out of their homes, according to the Boston Fire Department.
In an initial post to X, formerly known as Twitter, at around 4 p.m., flames can be seen leaping on back porches of all three floors at 21 Ellington St. The fire department reported the fire had jumped to 19 Ellington Street when a second alarm was called.
All companies are working there are 2 3 family homes on fire a third alarm has been ordered. pic.twitter.com/yStsyaXIRW
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) November 25, 2023
In all, six alarms were called with the fire officially being declared knocked down at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Shortly before 6 p.m., fire department officials announced that 29 residents were displaced from the buildings affected by the fire and one person was taken to the hospital.
On Sunday morning, the fire department thanked their fire alarm dispatchers, whom they said worked behind the scenes to quickly provide resources to fight the fire.
A 6th alarm has been ordered as companies continue to battle the intense flames and try to stop the fire from spreading to more homes. pic.twitter.com/B8IRyDL4jt
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) November 25, 2023
A Special thank you to our Fire Alarm Dispatchers, behind the scene quickly providing us the resources needed to battle the 6 alarm fire & stop it from spreading. They strategically moved companies around the city to maintain safety for our residents. Well Done ! pic.twitter.com/NU0oghU9ke
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) November 26, 2023
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