A Roxbury apartment blaze left 15 residents, including two children, out in the cold and resulted in an estimated $700,000 in damages. Boston Fire Department responded to the emergency at approximately 4:20 AM, where flames were seen billowing from the third floor of a four-story building on 101 Northampton Street.
According to details shared by Boston Fire Department on X, one occupant was in need of medical attention and was promptly transported by Boston EMS. The fire, which wreaked havoc within the multi-family residence, displaces a total of 13 adults and two minors, the department said. The cause of the devastating fire remains under active investigation.
At approx. 4:20 fire showing from the 3rd floor of a 4 story multi family occupied building at 101 Northampton st. 1 resident was transported by @BOSTON_EMS , 13adults and 2 children were displaced. Damage estimated 700,000 .The cause of the fire is still under investigation. pic.twitter.com/bHj3Jj0mBe
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) April 10, 2024
Firefighters battled the early morning conflagration, managing to prevent the fire from consuming adjacent structures. However, the displaced families find themselves facing an uncertain future as they navigates through the aftermath of the tragedy. Community efforts to offer aid to those affected have started, but the road to recovery for many is expected to be a long one.
While officials have yet to pinpoint the exact origin and cause of the fire, the extensive damage signals a difficult rebuild for the property involved. Boston Fire continues to examine the remnants within 101 Northampton Street, hoping to uncover clues that will shed light on what ignited the inferno.
