Boston Fire Department firefighters at work, extinguishing a building fire at 29 Whitman Street in Dorchester | Photo courtesy of the Boston Fire DepartmentOn July 31st, 2023, around 1:30 am, a fire broke out on the second floor of a large 6-family building situated on 29 Whitman Street in Dorchester.
Companies swiftly responded to the incident, observing flames coming out from the second floor. Firefighters rescued a woman from the second floor.
The fire spread from the second floor to the third floor but was successfully confined to one side of the building, preventing it from reaching the roof.
As a result of the fire, one firefighter and two residents sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported by the Boston Emergency Medical Service for medical attention. Unfortunately, 17 residents were displaced due to the extent of the damage caused. The Red Cross of Massachusetts has stepped in to offer assistance with temporary housing for those affected.
Preliminary estimates indicate damages amounting to $200,000. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to the agency.
