Seven people are out of their homes Friday night after flames sprung out of a Roxbury triple-decker.
The rear porches of 14 Dorr Street were engulfed in flames around 6:00 p.m., the Boston Fire Department said.
The fire spread through the top floors of the three-family home and into the attic, severely damaging the back porches.
The Red Cross of Massachusetts is assisting the displaced residents.
The Fire at 14 Dorr st. Rox. a 3 family occupied building. The fire was on floors 2 and 3 and traveled into the attic. Major damage to the rear porches. pic.twitter.com/vJZG3OnIJD
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) February 17, 2024
One of the firefighters who responded had to be taken to a hospital for minor injuries, the fire department said.
The fire department says crews will remain at the scene to monitor for hot spots.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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