Boston Fire Department responded to a 1 alarm fire on Sunday night at 406 Hanover Street in the North End. With fire showing from the 3rd floor on arrival, BFD quickly knocked it down according to @BostonFire reports. BFD stated that preliminary investigation showed the fire was started by a hoverboard in the condo. Residents were displaced from the building that has an estimated $100,000 in damages.
Response at 9:03pm to 406 Hanover St. in the North End for a building fire. Fire showing on arrival
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 9, 2016
Fire on floor 3 of a 4 1/2 story wood frame building.
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 9, 2016
Report heavy fire knocked down and checking to see if fire extended
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 9, 2016
From 1 alarm Hanover St. fire; building had 3 apartments. Displaced staying with friends/family at least for tonight.
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 9, 2016
Chief estimates damage $100,000. Fire Investigators determined the fire started in a hoverboard in a 3rd floor bedroom.
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) May 9, 2016
