Firefighters swiftly extinguished the heavy fire in Ellington Street, Dorchester – Massachusetts (November 2023) | Photo courtesy of the Boston Fire DepartmentOn Saturday, November 25th afternoon, a massive six-alarm fire destroyed two family homes in Dorchester, resulting in significant displacement and hospitalization of one individual, as reported by Boston Fire Department Commissioner Paul Burke.
The blaze started at 21 Ellington Street and spread to 19 Ellington Street. By 4:20 p.m., the fire had escalated to a sixth alarm, prompting firefighters to intensify their efforts to avoid additional property damage.
By 4:30 p.m., the department announced the successful knocking down of the fire.
Commissioner Burke disclosed that Boston Emergency Medical Services transported one resident to a local hospital, while 29 individuals were left without homes due to the fire’s impact.
Efforts are underway with the assistance of the Red Cross of Massachusetts to secure housing for the displaced residents.
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
