As companies were throwing a 35' Ground ladder to the rear of the building an occupant decided they couldn't wait any longer and jumped landing on a Fire Lt. About 40 Minutes into the fire a 3rd Alarm was struck and all companies were ordered out of the building.
Once PAR was concluded Chief Dunbar struck a 4th Alarm and a aggressive exterior attack was established with several master streams and Ladder 11 & 14's Ladder Pipes. Fire had quickly engulfed all floors of the home and a collapse was now imminent causing command to establish collapse zones.
At 7:00AM as companies continued to pour water on the fire from all sides, Chief Dunbar struck a 5th Alarm. Companies would battle the fire for almost 3 Hours before finally bringing in under control.
Several people were transported by Boston EMS including 2 who jumped to safety & 3 people who were transported for smoke inhalation.
The Lieutenant from Ladder 14 was transported with a back-injury after the female who jumped from the top floor landed on him. 4 Firefighters were transported, 2 with Elbow injuries, 1 with debris in eyes and another with a back injury but all were treated and released.
9 People have been displaced by the fire that caused an estimated $650,000 in Damage. The fire remains under investigation.
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