The Boston Fire Department reports firefighters responded to 147 Draper St. in Dorchester for what quickly turned into a two-alarm fire around 12:05 a.m.
The department reports six residents were displaced, but that there were no injuries.
Damage from the fire, which extended from the first floor to the roof, was estimated at $350,000. The cause is under investigation.
The department reports firefighters were able to keep the blaze from spreading to the house next door, although it did set fire to a tree in the neighboring yard.
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Frightening fires
By SwirlyGrrl
Sun, 11/17/2024 - 6:16pm
I hope everyone is okay.
It isn't just the woodlands and fields drying out, but the buildings, too.
Might be a good time to check those smoke detectors, and be careful with any grills or other combustion sources near anything flammable until nature gives us a break!
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