BFD: Firefighter injured while battling 2-alarm fire at South Boston building
A firefighter was injured while crews battled a two-alarm fire at a building in South Boston on Saturday, fire officials said.
The fire broke out at 141 P Street around 3 p.m. Fire officials described the firefighter’s injury as minor.
Crews were working to control the fire and to prevent it from spreading to the surrounding buildings, the Boston Fire Department said in a tweet.
Companies working at a 2 alarm fire at 141 P st. South Boston. Fire o floors 2,3 and thru the roof. Of a 3 story mixed occupancy building. pic.twitter.com/uTDI85pG62
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) January 28, 2023
Flames and heavy black smoke could be seen billowing from the roof area of the multi-family building.
Firefighters were battling the fire on the second- and third-floors and through the roof, officials said.
Damages were estimated at $500,000, officials said.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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