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A two-alarm fire in Boston’s North End displaced eight people Wednesday night, according to the Boston Fire Department.
The fire occurred at 288 Hanover Street. The restaurant Bella Vista occupies the first floor of the building while the upper floors are made up of apartments.
A tweet from the Boston Fire Department described smoke coming from the roof of the building around 5:45 p.m.
At approximately 5:45 smoke showing from the roof at 288 Hanover st in the North End. pic.twitter.com/nPcMKH3VWC
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) June 22, 2022
A second alarm was issued shortly after firefighters arrived. “Extensive overhauling” was required, according to a post on Twitter from the department.
A second alarm was ordered , fire on the top floor with a heavy smoke condition in the building. Extensive overhauling as companies chase hot spots. pic.twitter.com/897548XopT
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) June 22, 2022
Tom Carchidi, of Holliston, told The Boston Globe, he saw firefighters cleaning up as his daughter was picking up a treat from Mike’s Pastry.
“We saw the smoke … and we had to stop so police and fire trucks could go by us, so we kind of knew something was happening, but we didn’t realize we were going in the same destination,” he said.
After the vast majority of the flames were out the Boston Fire Department tweeted that while eight residents were displaced, there were no injuries reported.
There are 8 residents displaced by the fire, no injuries to report. BFD FIU on scene to determine the cause of the fire. Detail companies will remain to monitor hot spots. Commissioner Dempsey thanks A-10 @BostonSparks for always volunteering their time to assist us. pic.twitter.com/gydnlsKh9X
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) June 23, 2022
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