Boston, MA - Today at 12:14 PM a two-alarm fire broke out causing the evacuation of 245 Summer St. All those in the building were safely able to get out of the building. One firefighter was taken away from the scene and suffered a non-life threatening injury. The Boston Fire Dept. stated the fire was contained to an electrical vault in the building and Eversource was asked to shut down all power.
We will update as the story develops.
Response to 245 Summer St. Downtown at approx. 12:14 PM for a smoke alarm activation. Confirmed fire on arrival. This is a 12-story occupied commercial building. Heavy smoke condition in the rear of building. 2nd Alarm ordered. @bostonpolice on scene for traffic. pic.twitter.com/j9z9vL00BQ
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) December 19, 2018
A firefighter is taken away from the summer street scene on a stretcher. @bostonherald @BostonFire pic.twitter.com/9uMdB8q1JA
— nicoczar (@nicoczar) December 19, 2018