A residential blaze at 117 Brainerd Road in Allston erupted early Saturday, prompting a three‑alarm response from the Boston Fire Department and the Brookline Fire Department. The fire injured two residents.
Firefighters evacuated six people from the house, while one individual was sheltered on the rooftop. A total of 20 residents and pets escaped the incident unharmed.
The incident was declared a three‑alarm fire to assist with the evacuations and ensure safety for the occupants.