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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.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Tuscaloosa Police Department has confirmed that a 21-year-old Cierra Brena Anthony from Tuscaloosa was killed early Sunday morning in a tragic multi-vehicle collision involving seven vehicles on Interstate 359.
According to investigators, the initial crash occurred around 2:00 a.m., when the victim’s vehicle collided with another car on the southbound side of I-359.
Authorities said the woman and the other driver had exited their vehicles following the initial impact and were standing on the roadway when a secondary collision involving five additional vehicles took place.
“The victim and the other driver were struck by vehicles involved in the second crash,” Tuscaloosa Police said in an official statement.
Emergency personnel responded quickly to the scene.
Cierra was pronounced dead at the site of the crash, while five others were transported to DCH Regional Medical Center with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
The southbound lanes of I-359 were temporarily closed throughout the morning as crews worked to clear the scene and investigators began their assessment.
The Tuscaloosa Police Department’s Traffic Homicide Unit is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Northport Police Department’s Traffic Homicide Unit.
The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing.