Boston, Massachusetts – At approximately 4:00 on April 1, Boston Fire Department companies arrived at a large 2 1/2 story occupied building with smoke showing in the basement.

The fire had already begun to spread, traveling through the walls of the structure. Firefighters worked quickly to contain the blaze as it intensified.

Due to the fire’s rapid spread and the size of the building, the incident escalated to a 3-alarm fire. Crews remained on scene to combat the flames and protect the occupants.

No further details were provided about injuries or the cause of the fire at the time of this report. The situation is ongoing as firefighters continue their efforts.

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