City firefighters knocked down a heavy blaze in Dorchester on Christmas morning.
Firefighters responded to 699 Washington St. — a 2.5 story wood frame home with fire showing. A second alarm was quickly struck.
“Fire companies have knocked down the heavy fire & are checking for hotspots & extension,” Boston Fire posted.
Three residents were displaced from the residence following the blaze.
“@RedCrossMA & BFD-VAU are on scene to assist,” Boston Fire added. “@BostonSparks are on scene for much appreciated rehab on this 30 degree day. Damages est. around $950,000. No injuries reported.”
On Christmas Eve in Needham, a 21-year-old woman was killed in a massive fire.
The Needham Fire Department responded to 28 Woodworth Road shortly before 5 a.m. on Wednesday. On arrival, firefighters observed heavy smoke and flames coming from the three-story, single-family home.
The first responding personnel tried to enter the home, but they were pushed back by the raging fire — which quickly spread throughout the structure and caused catastrophic damage.
Two adults in the home were able to escape. A third — the 21-year-old woman — was later found dead inside the home.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct a formal identification procedure and determine the cause and manner of death.
The fire drew a four-alarm response, with about 75 firefighters from across the region battling the flames for more than seven hours before bringing it under control.
The origin and cause of the fire were being investigated by the Needham Fire Department, Needham Police Department, State Police fire investigators assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office, and State Police assigned to the Norfolk DA’s office.
“We haven’t determined the cause of this fire yet, but we know that tragedies like this one are most common in the winter months,” said State Fire Marshal Jon Davine. “Please be sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home and a practiced escape plan in the event of an emergency.”
The fire departments of Boston, Brookline, Dedham, Natick, Newton, Norwood, Milton, Wellesley, and Westwood provided mutual aid. The Boston Sparks Association provided food and beverages to personnel at the scene, and the Department of Fire Services provided a Rehab unit to support firefighter health and safety.
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