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Structure Fire reported at Weyanoke St in Boston
A significant structure fire has been reported at 10 Weyanoke Street in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Boston Fire Department has escalated the response, transmitting a third alarm to address the intensity of the blaze.
The fire was initially reported at Box 3462, located in the Dorchester neighborhood, and has rapidly progressed, prompting additional firefighting resources to be dispatched to the scene.
Emergency crews arrived on Weyanoke Street to find the building engulfed in flames, with heavy smoke and fire conditions evident.
The third alarm status indicates that a substantial number of firefighters, engines, and ladder companies are actively working to contain the fire, protect neighboring properties, and ensure the safety of everyone in the vicinity.
At this time, firefighters are battling the fire from multiple angles, using high-pressure hoses and aerial ladders to access hard-to-reach areas of the building.
Emergency responders are also assessing nearby structures for potential exposure to prevent the flames from spreading further.
Boston Fire Department is advising residents to avoid the area and allow emergency personnel to operate without obstruction.
Further updates will be provided as firefighters work to bring the situation under control and as additional details about the fire’s cause and any potential injuries or damages become available.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — Authorities have identified the woman killed in a fatal crash Monday morning that also left a child injured in Jefferson County.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, the victim has been identified as 32-year-old Erica Nicole Austin, a resident of Birmingham.
The collision occurred early Monday morning and involved a passenger vehicle and a dump truck, said Center Point Fire District Chief Brandon Dahlen.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene shortly after the crash was reported.
Upon arrival, first responders found Austin critically injured. Despite efforts to assist, she was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:46 a.m.
A child who was traveling with Austin sustained injuries in the collision and was transported by Center Point Fire and Rescue to Children’s of Alabama for treatment. The child’s condition has not been released.
The driver of the dump truck was not injured, officials confirmed.
The impact of the collision led to a complete closure of the roadway for approximately five hours as authorities worked to investigate the scene and clear the wreckage.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team is leading the investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the deadly crash.
No additional details have been released at this time.