Boston is currently grappling with a significant fire incident at a local trash transfer station, as reported by multiple sources Sunday morning. According to 7NEWS, the blaze began at 65 Gerard St. in Roxbury around 8:30 a.m., prompting an immediate response from the local fire department.

The situation escalated quickly, leading to a decision for safety purposes to order all firefighters out of the premises. In a video posted by the Boston Fire Department, heavy smoke can be seen billowing from the transfer station, indicating the severity of the fire that has now reached 5 alarms, at approximately 8:30. Addressing the gravity of the blaze, firefighters are now attacking the fire from the exterior only, as highlighted in a tweet sourced from the NBC Boston website.

As of 9 a.m., neighboring communities have been called for mutual aid to help fight the fire. The fire escalated to a 6th alarm, with firefighters using ladder trucks to tackle the flames from outside, according to updates from the Boston Fire Department’s X's page. 

The cause of the fire and the damage are still unknown. The fire is ongoing, and updates are awaited. Residents are advised to stay safe, avoid the area around the transfer station, and follow safety instructions as crews work to control the fire.