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Three-alarm fire empties Brighton apartment building; several pets rescued

By adamg on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 10:04am
Firefighter with Rascal the Cat

Firefighter with rescued cat. Photo by BFD.

The Boston Fire Department reports firefighters responded to 1980 Commonwealth Ave. in Brighton for what turned into a three-alarm fire on at least two floors shortly after 9 a.m.

The department reports several residents got themselves out, but that firefighters went through the building checking all 52 apartments. Firefighters rescued several dogs and cats, in addition to Rascal.

Neighborhoods: 
Brighton
Topics: 
Fire
Free tagging: 
Commonwealth Avenue


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By Rwgfy on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 10:25am.

Good job BFD.

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By NoMoreBanks on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 11:32am.

Thank goodness for Boston Fire Dept!

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By Tim Mc. on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 11:50am.

Ah, now I see why firefighters have to wear such heavy outfits -- it's to keep from getting mauled by freaked-out cats. :-)

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By Luke Warmer on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 6:53pm.

can get to my building in 4 minutes. when you live in a building with so many tenants, you really value the response time of the BFD

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