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40+ Evacuated in Boston High-Rise Fire
18 Jul
Summary
- Fire erupted on the 20th floor of a Boston apartment building.
- Over 40 residents were evacuated; three needed hospital evaluation.
- Electric scooters are suspected as the cause of the blaze.
On Friday evening, a fire broke out on the 20th floor of a high-rise apartment building located at 860 Harrison Avenue in Boston. Firefighters responded quickly to the emergency, escalating the incident to a second alarm to secure mutual aid.
Crews initiated an evacuation of residents from the 20th and 21st floors. In total, more than 40 people were safely removed from the building. Three of the evacuated individuals required medical attention and were taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
The preliminary investigation by fire officials suggests that electric scooters may have been the source of the fire. This prompted the response of a hazmat team to the scene to address the potential hazard. The cause remains under investigation, and further information is expected.
