A three-alarm fire in Jamaica Plain has left two individuals hospitalized and over thirty residents without homes. The blaze, which ignited on the rear porches of a six-family residence at 378 Centre Street, forced flames to leap over to an adjacent building, creating a chaotic scene as emergency responders sought to manage the rapidly evolving situation.
According to a tweet from Boston Fire, the fire began roughly at 4:45 PM previously, and all available companies were quickly to arrive and address the growing inferno. The response escalated to contain the fire which had expanded aggressively to engulfing an adjoining home, putting multiple families in imminent danger.
At approximately 4:45 heavy fire on the rear porches of a 6 family home at 378 Centre st. Dir. the fire has extended to the adjacent 6 family this is now a 3 alarm fire all companies are working. pic.twitter.com/QZb5AuCH4a
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) September 21, 2025
Subsequent updates from Boston Fire revealed more details about the incident. "At the 3 alarm fire on Centre st. 1 Firefighter & 1 resident was transported by @BOSTON_EMS," detailed a later tweet. The fire department's valiant efforts resulted in the rescue of multiple cats, providing a glimmer of hope amid the devastation. The early damage estimates have been pegged around $600,000, a significant loss for the community.
The incident has caused significant upheaval, with the American Red Cross stepping in to aid those displaced. The Boston community has been quick to offer support, opening their doors and hearts to those affected.
