Three-alarm fire in East Boston displaces more than 30 people

A three-alarm fire at a triple-decker home in East Boston has displaced 24 adults and nine children, officials said.

Shortly after 7 a.m., the Boston Fire Department said all crews were fighting a fire at a house on Saratoga Street. The fire spread to another triple decker, officials said.

At 7:42 a.m., fire officials said they were still battling hotspots in the back of the house.

The Red Cross is working with the displaced residents, officials said.

“Our volunteers are currently working with city emergency management and the landlord, discussing future steps,” the American Red Cross of Massachusetts posted on Facebook.

Updated numbers with exposures, 24 adults and 9 children are working with @RedCrossMA & Neighborhood services. Companies are still working on hotspots in rear of building. pic.twitter.com/sIrNn8qj2Y

— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) September 20, 2023

3rd alarm companies are making up on Saratoga St in EBoston. There are 19 adults and 8 children displaced. Several cats have been rescued as well. pic.twitter.com/BJrTIA0sc7

— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) September 20, 2023

All companies are working at a 3 alarm fire on Saratoga St in E Boston. The fire started in a triple decker wood frame & jumped to exposure triple decker. Companies worked all sides & are making progress… pic.twitter.com/lQR5V8NbHJ

— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) September 20, 2023