On Wednesday, BFD responded to a call for report of a building fire at 2:20am on at 550 Ashmont Street. Fire was showing on arrival at this 2 and 1/2 story occupied residential building.
One resident was home at the time and was safety evacuated. Fire was on first floor and extend to the second floor. Fire was quickly knocked down. Damage is estimated at approximately $400,000. One resident displaced and one firefighter taken to area hospital with a non-life threatening injury.
Thank you BFD for keeping us safe.
Image via BFD twitter. https://twitter.com/BostonFire
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
