On Christmas Day, a house fire in Dorchester left three people without a home. The Boston Fire Department reported on social media that upon arrival at 699 Washington St., a 2 1/2 story wood-frame house was seen ablaze. A second alarm was called as firefighters battled the fire. According to the social media post, all companies were engaged in controlling the situation.
Fire companies arrived to 699 Washington St. , a 21/2 story wood frame home with fire showing. A 2nd alarm was struck shortly after. All companies are working. pic.twitter.com/41KeNwA0tS
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) December 25, 2025
In the aftermath of the incident, fire companies wrapped up their operations as detail companies prepared the scene for follow-up work. The Boston Fire Department reported in a subsequent social media update that three individuals were displaced by the fire, stating that the '@RedCrossMA & BFD-VAU' are on scene to assist.
All companies are packing up. Detail companies are setting up. 3 people are now displaced. @RedCrossMA & BFD-VAU are on scene to assist. @BostonSparks are on scene for much appreciated rehab on this 30 degree day. Damages est. around $950,000. No injuries reported pic.twitter.com/ADHQMJytBa
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) December 25, 2025
The Boston Fire Department also noted that Boston Sparks were present to provide much-needed rehabilitation efforts on a day when temperatures reached 30 degrees. Damage from the fire was estimated at approximately $950,000, though no injuries were reported.
