House erupts into flames next to firehouse

By adamg - 1/21/12 - 2:06 pm

27-29 Gallivan Blvd. Photo by BFD.25-27 Gallivan Blvd. Photo by BFD.

A fire reported around 1 p.m. at 25-27 Gallivan Blvd. quickly went to two alarms. The cause of the fire, which appears to have started in a second-floor bedroom, is now under investigation.

The Boston Fire Department reports one resident was taken to a local hospital with smoke inhalation. A total of six residents were displaced by the fire, which did an estimated $300,000 in damage, the department reports.

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By anon (not verified) - 1/21/12 - 4:15 pm
#1

Don't buy next to a firehouse or if there is a hydrant nearby.

Was the fire knocked down, or

By coffeeweasel - 1/21/12 - 4:23 pm
#2

Was the fire knocked down, or was the building?

The fire

By adamg - 1/21/12 - 4:32 pm
#3

Post rewritten (with some new info from BFD).

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