Fire displaces 20 on Prescott Street in East Boston

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By adamg on Fri, 01/17/2025 - 9:35am

Boston firefighters responded to 74 Prescott St. in East Boston for what turned into a two-alarm fire shortly after 5 p.m. on Thursday.

The Boston Fire Department reports the fire displaced 20 people, two cats and a bird. No reports of injuries.

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By Starluna on Sat, 01/18/2025 - 9:58am.

Across the 2 buildings, there are 27 adults and 7 children displaced. The community has opened the fire fund. Any amount you can give will help.

Thank you.