Crime & Safety
Fire at Centre Street Home in West Roxbury
Smoke was showing from a residential home on Centre Street in West Roxbury after 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Boston Firefighters responded to a fire at 2089 Centre St., in West Roxbury for a fire on the top floor of a 2.5-story home.
Boston Fire Department spokesperson Steve MacDonald said firefighters responded to the location at 4:18 p.m., and the fire was put out quickly. He said Boston EMS was requested for one person, but it was not clear if medical attention was needed for an occupant or a firefighter, but it was not believed to be serious condition.
MacDonald added that a box spring and mattress were removed by firefighters, which may have been on fire.
There were reports of smoke showing from the top floor of a 2.5-floor residential building, according to Boston_Fireman's twitter.
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