Lightning sets Ashmont three decker ablaze

The Boston Fire Department reports a lightning strike shortly after 6 p.m. started a fire that quickly engulfed the three-family house at 9 Alban St. in flames.

A lightning bolt hit the building's third-floor balcony spread to the two other balconies and went to three alartms. None of the ten residents were injured, the department says, estimating damage at $250,000. One firefighter went to the hospital after suffering chest pains.