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Boston Fire Ladders at Work on Medford Street

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Boston Fire responded to an incident this afternoon on Medford Street, along N. Washington Street between the North End and Bulfinch Triangle. We don’t know what was going on, but Janine Coppola snapped these action photos from the scene. We will fill in as we learn more. If you know any details, please leave a comment below.

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Hull Street Fire Near Old North Church; Residents Thank Good Samaritan and Boston Fire

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A fire broke out early Saturday morning on Hull Street, up the block from Old North Church on the Freedom Trail in Boston’s North End. Residents are crediting a passerby for noticing it early on the roof, alerting those inside and the Boston Fire Department. (Photos above by Brendan O’Brien.) A building resident, Leo, shares Read More…
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Officials Detail Causes of Deadly Hanover Street Fire [Video]

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Boston Fire Marshall Dep. Chief Jack Kempsey and Lt. Tom Murray provided further details regarding the deadly Hanover Street fire on Thanksgiving Eve as well as last year’s Christmas morning fire on Hull Street. The discussion was held at the December meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). On Hanover Street, the fire that Read More…
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Discarded Cigarette From Rooftop Starts Fire at 16 Parmenter Street

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  Boston Fire responded to a roof deck fire at 12:18 pm today at 16 Parmenter St., next to Pagliuca’s Restaurant.   A person admitted smoking and discarding a cigarette on the roof of the four story building. Estimated damages are $250,000. No injuries were reported. Photo by Bill Lane.