Porch collapses as fire blazes back of multi-family home in Jamaica Plain

Fierce flames collapsed the back porch of a two and a half story home in Jamaica Plain Friday afternoon, according to fire officials.

The Boston Fire Department says they responded to 83 Mendon Street just before 6:00 p.m. and found heavy flames on the rear porch.

Crews were able to quickly knock down the fire on all three floors but a part of the back deck collapsed under the fire.

Companies will be performing an extensive overhaul, according to fire officials.

No one was injured during the fire but 4 people have been displaced.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

No further information was available.

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