At least 1 firefighter killed in Boston blaze

[Tsiyu]

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Source: CNN



(CNN) -- A nine-alarm fire broke out Wednesday at a brick brownstone in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, killing at least one firefighter and injuring more than a dozen people, officials said.

The death was confirmed by a public safety source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.


Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/26/us/boston-fire/index.html

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[Tsiyu]

1. Several firefighters injured, one in cardiac arrest

150 firefighters on the scene

Link above is live feed

[Ex Lurker]

2. Also may be some FF missing, according to one report nt

[Tsiyu]

3. I hope not

Brave people to do the work they do.

I hope no more are injured in this blaze

[magical thyme]

4. 6 people taken to Brigham & Womens, 2 to Mass Gen

no word of if all are firefighters.

The fire is in a Beacon St. brownstone. Started in the basement and flames were shooting straight up through the roof. No Other buildings appear to be involved yet.

[Tsiyu]

5. Looks pretty involved

that's a densely populated and built up area there

good to see you, magical thyme Hope life is treating you well these days

[magical thyme]

6. Beautiful area of Boston. 9 alarms is as high as it gets. 150 firefighters on the scene.

Good to see you too! Doing ok. Hanging loose on my last day of "vacation" for a while. It's windy and cold, but spring is just around the corner...

[Tsiyu]

7. Yes, I love Boston

Spent time there with family. I hope this blaze is contained and no more buildings are set ablaze by this thing

Yeah, we actually had snow here yesterday! Just flurries but what an insult in spring lol

Glad you got some time off from those goons at work.

[freshwest]

8. Boston Strong! (Dial-up warning, pic heavy post):

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[Tsiyu]

9. Thanks for adding the pics n/t

[freshwest]

10. Thanks for posting the news and the link. Cold up there today, too. n/t

[sheshe2]

17. I heard about it as I was leaving work today.

I hadn't read about it until now.

Two firefighters now dead. The pictures are heartbreaking. Dear Boston, she has had her share of sadness. Yet we take care of our own. We may not always get it all right, yet we are Boston Strong.

Thank you freshwest~

[freshwest]

18. 150 braved the cold and the fire to save lives. It creates our tears, but also great respect. n/t

[sheshe2]

19. It was freezing here today and the wind was awful!

They were so lucky to get it under control. The winds could have done untold damage. One of my co-workers lives on the next block.

Yes, 150 braved that cold to do the job. They saved lives. They ran towards the fire, not away from it and we lost two.

There will be a huge funeral in Boston in the next few days.

Thank you freshwest.

[TheCowsCameHome]

11. Two firefighter are dead.

[Tsiyu]

14. ...

[magical thyme]

16. supporting link...

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/03/26/five-alarm-fire-breaks-out-beacon-street-back-bay/RopoEtQsZ0bgRXwBhggqQI/picture.html

[Tx4obama]

12. Please update your OP w/ an article excerpt & a published headline, One below if you want to use it

At least 1 firefighter killed in Boston blaze

(CNN) -- A nine-alarm fire broke out Wednesday at a brick brownstone in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, killing at least one firefighter and injuring more than a dozen people, officials said.

The death was confirmed by a public safety source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

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http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/26/us/boston-fire/index.html

Thanks

[Tsiyu]

13. Thanks for providing the article

Was trying to get it on here fast and neglected to follow protocol

Thanks for helping me out Tx4obama

[Submariner]

15. Those old Brownstones are tinder boxes

Built in the 1800s and early 1900s they have dried out timber beams and wooden slats in walls to support plaster walls. When they catch fire the incineration moves fast.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

20. Yeah. I live in one. Fire scares the shit out of me.

I know two people who had their buildings gutted from fire on the back porch - smokers.

The fire breaks the back window and gets inside. Boom.

[FailureToCommunicate]

21. Back Bay brownstones are no more "tinder boxes" than most city dwellings...

Boston has had some of the strongest, early fire regulations and building codes, due to numerous fires dating back to colonial times. It's had it share of conflagrations and has learned from them. Now imagine if this row of building were wood instead of brick. The entire block could have gone up on this very windy day.

People just have to be careful. Fire can spred anywhere people live. We don't know the cause of the blaze at this point. Let's wait and see.

[Marrah_G]

22. Such a tragedy

They are real hero's- they run towards danger when we all run away.

My uncle was a Boston fireman...sad, sad night.



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