A fire blazed through a triple-decker home in Mattapan early this morning, leaving one firefighter and a resident injured, while twelve people and their two dogs were left without a home. The Boston Fire Department posted a statement after the incident, providing brief details about the two-alarm fire that struck 59 Goodale Road.
As reported by the Boston Fire Department, the fire prompted the evacuation of the building's inhabitants and the surrounding community watched anxiously as efforts were made to douse the flames. Deputy Fire Chief Michael Doherty and his team were on the scene, where smoke and the sharp scent of destruction filled the air. The Boston EMS transported the injured firefighter and resident for medical treatment, their conditions yet to be disclosed.
In an X post, the Boston Fire Department detailed, "1 Firefighter & 1 resident transported @BOSTON_EMS. 12 residents and 2 dogs were displaced @RedCrossMA." The displaced residents have been aided by the local Red Cross as they grapple with the immediate loss of their homes and belongings. The cause of the fire remains undisclosed, with the Boston Fire Department's Fire Investigation Unit working to unravel the events that led to the fire.
Deputy Fire Chief Michael Doherty briefs the media on the 2 alarm fire at 59 Goodale Road. 1 Firefighter & 1 resident transported @BOSTON_EMS . 12 residents and 2 dogs were displaced @RedCrossMA .The BFD-FIU is investigating the cause of the fire. pic.twitter.com/Tc4ZjPMZiz
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) March 7, 2025
Deputy Fire Chief Michael Doherty, having recovered from his briefing to the media, continues to oversee the investigation which remains active. Further updates on the cause of the fire and the condition of those injured are expected to be released by the Boston Fire Department as the investigation progresses.
