Boston firefighters responded Saturday afternoon, November 25, 2023 to fight an extra alarm fire involving row homes in the 0-99 block of Ellington Street. Firefighters were attempting to stop the fire from spreading to additional row homes, and were able hold the major damage to only two buildings. The fire department response was elevated to a 6th Alarm, and the fire was knocked at about 4:30 p.m. ET.
Commissioner Burke briefed the media with a report that one resident was transported by BOSTON EMS, and 29 residents are displaced.
The American Red Cross Massachusetts working to find housing for the displaced.
Thick black smoke fills the sky as the fire continues to burn . Fire Commissioner Burke orders a 5th alarm. pic.twitter.com/kUKuRkVPtP
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) November 25, 2023
A 6th alarm has been ordered as companies continue to battle the intense flames and try to stop the fire from spreading to more homes. pic.twitter.com/B8IRyDL4jt
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) November 25, 2023
All companies are working there are 2 3 family homes on fire a third alarm has been ordered. pic.twitter.com/yStsyaXIRW
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) November 25, 2023
Heavy Fire in the rear of 21 Ellington st. The fire has jumped to 19 Ellington st. A 2nd alarm has been ordered. pic.twitter.com/9Wjg8tHU4V
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) November 25, 2023
Heavy Fire knocked down , major damage to the 2 buildings as companies continue to overhaul. pic.twitter.com/8TrwEpcygK
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) November 25, 2023
Commissioner Burke briefs the media on the 6 alarm fire on Ellington St. 1 resident was transported by @BOSTON_EMS . 29 residents are displaced @RedCrossMA working to find housing. pic.twitter.com/cQKjFwAUxG
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) November 25, 2023
The extra alarm fire was located just east of the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston, south of downtown Boston.
