A devastating blaze rampaged through multiple buildings in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, leading to the displacement of 19 individuals on Saturday afternoon. According to Boston 25 News, the conflagration required a 4th alarm as firefighters battled the expansive flames, which ultimately left several homes on Edson Street deeply charred.

Firefighters had to retreat when the back porches of a building started to collapse during their efforts to put out the flames. One firefighter was slightly injured during the chaotic situation. The Boston Fire Department said the fire, which was eventually brought under control, was so intense that it melted the siding off two homes on Milton Avenue, as shown in the photos taken afterward.

The incident left 19 people homeless after the fire was finally brought under control by crews who worked tirelessly to contain the flames over several hours.

While the origin of the fire and whether it will leave a lasting mark on the community remain unclear, the intense heat managed to warp the exterior of another nearby structure. According to NBC Boston, further details on the fire's cause and a full assessment of the damage have yet to be determined.

This unfortunate event continues to develop, as more information is promised to be released following ongoing investigations. Both displaced residents and the community at large await understanding, as recovery efforts begin to take shape in the wake of the destruction.