On November 3, a two-alarm fire erupted in the early morning at a multi-use building in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood, displacing numerous residents. The fire originated on the first floor of 560 Columbia Road, prompting an immediate response from Boston fire crews as stated by WHDH.
Companies are making up a 560/558 Columbia Rd. Thank you to @MBTA @BostonSparks @BOSTON_EMS & @bostonpolice for their assistance with companies & residents . BFD-VAU is on scene to work with @RedCrossMA housing displaced. No injuries noted pic.twitter.com/y6ZfjDGJAQ
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) November 3, 2023
The flames had grown quickly, requiring further assistance. The 4-story brick structure reportedly housed apartments and an H&R Block office, per NBC Boston. The intensity of the heat led to a shattering of the building's glass door. Approximately 20 residents' lives were disrupted in this distressing incident.
There were no reported injuries. The fire was successfully contained to the first floor, according to WHDH. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
