Two-alarm fire in South End leaves five homeless

By adamg - 10/20/09 - 1:32 pm

Boston Fire reports a two-alarm fire that broke out around 1:30 p.m. at the Parmlee Court Homes complex, 123 Northampton St. forced five people out of their apartments, but didn't injure anybody. The fire, knocked down in about 10 minutes, did $100,000 damage, the department says.

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BFD announces cause

By adamg - 10/20/09 - 7:35 pm
#1

Lamp without a shade falling onto some bedding, which then ignited.

What a waste

By anon (not verified) - 10/20/09 - 9:21 pm
#2

Yet another reason to use compact fluorescent light bulbs. They generate far less heat. They also suck less current, lowering the chance that wiring will deteriorate or overheat.

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