Emergency crews from the Boston Fire Department were dispatched to an unsettling scene in Hyde Park where they found a residence at 12 Montfair Terr. struggling to stand. In a stroke of good fortune, the building was unoccupied and still under construction, allowing firefighters to breathe a sigh of relief as they confirmed there were no injuries.
The episode unfolded without a soul in sight to sustain harm, according to an update from the fire department's official Twitter handle. The city's building inspector, hailed from the Inspectional Services Department (ISD), has been tasked with the weighty job to assess the extent of damage wreaked by the partial foundation collapse.
"Companies responded to 12 Montfair Terr. Hyde park for a partial foundation collapse," the Boston Fire Department stated on X. The post further detailed that the ISD building inspector would come forth to determine the damage.
Companies responded to 12 Montfair Terr. Hyde park for a partial foundation collapse . The building was unoccupied and under construction , no injuries to report. @ISDBoston building inspector will determine the damage. pic.twitter.com/eEuccdCYId
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) February 11, 2024
Though specifics of the collapse are yet to unfold, it's clear the neighborhood narrowly shunned a potentially disastrous incident. Safety measures and construction protocols are expected to come under scrutiny in the coming days, as city officials and citizens alike seek reassurance that their homes and buildings can stand firm against the trials of nature and time.
