Boston Fire: 3-Alarm Blaze Causes $1M In Damages

BOSTON, MA – A three-alarm fire at a Boston industrial laundromat Tuesday morning was contained using foam, the Boston Fire Department said. The blaze began around 4:40 a.m. at Blue Hill Avenue and Woodrow Street in Mattapan and was quickly upgraded to three alarms.

Firefighters gained access through a roll-up garage in an auto body shop in the mixed-use building. The cinder block, windowless building is one story.

Watch: 3-Alarm Blaze Causes $1M In Damages

Crews quelled the fire using foam and poured water in the building from the outside. No injuries were reported.

Fire officials estimate the blaze resulted in about $1 million in damages. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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