Early morning basement fire a rude awakening for Brighton residents

The Boston Fire Department reports a fire that broke out shortly before 6:30 a.m. in the basement of 56-58 Ridgemont St. in Brighton went to two alarms and did an estimated $100,000 in damage.

There were no injuries, but more than a dozen residents had to flee into the chill morning air, the department says, adding residents on the 56 side will be allowed back in soon. Although the fire itself was confined to the basement, the building's heating ducts carried smoke to the upper floors.

The cause is under investigation.