BOSTON — Thirteen people were forced out of their homes after a fire broke out at an apartment building in Boston early New Year’s morning, officials said.
Firefighters responding to a report of a blaze at 289 Corey Road in the city’s Brighton neighborhood just before 4 a.m. found flames in the basement and first floor of a four-story, eight-unit building, according to the Boston Fire Department.
There were no reported injuries in the fire, however, the building suffered an estimated $250,000 in damages.
The Red Cross is assisting those who were displaced.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Companies responded approx. 3:45 this morning to a fire in the basement and floor 1 of a 4 story 8 unit building at 289 Corey Rd Brighton. No injuries to report, 13 residents were displaced, @RedCrossMA ,damages est. at 250,000 the cause of the fire to be determined . pic.twitter.com/FC9hpCofra
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) January 1, 2025
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