A massive fire broke out in South Boston early Saturday, tearing through seven residential buildings and leaving five firefighters injured.
The seven-alarm fire started around 3:30 a.m., the Boston Fire Department said. Around 40 people were displaced by the blaze. The firefighters were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Damage was estimated at $10 million, Boston25news.com reported. At least five buildings appeared to be a total loss, said Boston Fire Department Commissioner Jack Dempsey.
The Red Cross was helping the displaced residents.
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