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Short sparks two-alarm fire in Fields Corner senior complex

By adamg on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 9:59am

A two-alarm fire has displaced 46 residents at Ditson Street Senior Housing, 25 Ditson St.

The Boston Fire Department estimates damage at $500,000 from the fire, which started on the second floor, then spread to the third floor and the roof.

Fire Investigators have determined cause was an electrical short in the wiring in a pipe chase 2nd floor ceiling.

Residents were evacuated safely.

Neighborhoods: 
Dorchester
Topics: 
Fire
Free tagging: 
Fields Corner


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By rpr90 on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 2:50pm.

Wow, that's literally across from my place. That's scary. I'm glad everyone got out in time. I hope they have somewhere to stay.

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By anon on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 7:34pm.

I'm grandfather lives there. They finally am bussing them to a hotel now. Say atleast 2 to 3 days for residents in un damaged sections to come back.

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