BFD responded to a call for a fire at 87 Westville Street around 5:35am on Monday. The fire spread up the side of a three-and-a-half story wood-frame home. 12 residents, included two children were evacuated. One firefighter was transported by Boston EMS to an area hospital for an injury.
BFD Fire Investigation Unit is on scene.
Image via BFD on twitter
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