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Boston Firefighter Shocked During 4-Alarm Blaze
BOSTON - Eight people are homeless after a fire at a three-story apartment house that injured a firefighter but no residents.
Boston Fire spokesman Steve MacDonald says the fire started around 4:30 a.m. Sunday in the basement of the Chester Street building and drew about 125 firefighters. He says damage is estimated at $500,000.
He says one firefighter was taken to a hospital and examined for electric shock. His injuries aren't considered life-threatening.
MacDonald says three families lived in the building. The fire's cause is being investigated.
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Boston Fire spokesman Steve MacDonald says the fire started around 4:30 a.m. Sunday in the basement of the Chester Street building and drew about 125 firefighters. He says damage is estimated at $500,000.
He says one firefighter was taken to a hospital and examined for electric shock. His injuries aren't considered life-threatening.
MacDonald says three families lived in the building. The fire's cause is being investigated.
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Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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