A fire broke out in a large commercial building in Dorchester on Freeport way at around 11:00 am, as reported by the Boston Fire Department on social media. The firefighters had to battle the blaze amid the bone-chilling temperatures that have recently gripped the city.
According to the Boston Fire Department, one individual was transported to the hospital by Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) following the incident; their condition remains unclear, and an investigation conducted by the Boston Fire Department's Fire Investigation Unit (BFD-FIU) is underway to determine the cause of the fire, which as of now has not been disclosed to the public.
In frigid temperatures companies working at fire in a large commercial building on Freeport way Dorchester, at approximately 11:00. 1 person was transported @BOSTON_EMS
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) December 23, 2024
BFD-FIU is on scene to determine the cause of the fire. pic.twitter.com/iGhx5HWJab
The severity of the fire and the extent of the damage to the building have not been released as the situation remains fluid, with first responders still on the scene ensuring that the fire is completely extinguished and that there are no further risks to public safety.
