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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.
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Mass Casualty Incident Reported Following Airboat Crash in Ochopee, Florida
At least 16 people were hospitalized Friday afternoon after two airboats collided in Florida Everglades, investigators said.
A serious airboat crash involving multiple injuries has occurred near Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Tours, located at 32330 Tamiami Trail E in Ochopee, southern Collier County.
The incident, reported at approximately 3:08 PM, involved a collision between two airboats carrying passengers.
Authorities have declared a Level 2 Mass Casualty Incident due to the severity and scale of the situation.
Early reports indicate that up to 12 people were on board the vessels at the time of the crash.
At least two individuals are critically injured, and one person is reportedly trapped beneath one of the overturned airboats.
Emergency crews from multiple agencies are on the scene, working tirelessly to rescue the trapped individual and provide critical medical care to those injured.
Several air rescue helicopters have been requested to assist in transporting victims to area hospitals for advanced treatment.
The circumstances leading to the crash remain under investigation by local authorities. Residents and visitors are urged to avoid the area to allow emergency responders to operate efficiently.
Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available. Anyone with knowledge of the incident or its contributing factors is encouraged to contact local law enforcement.