Firefighters battled a blaze that spread to multiple buildings in East Boston on Wednesday morning.
The fire was initially reported around 6:30 a.m. on Saratoga Street.
Boston fire said the fire started in a triple-decker wood frame and jumped to a second triple-decker. Fire crews were still working to extinguish hot spots in the rear of the buliding as of 8 a.m.
Twenty-four adults and nine children were displaced by the fire, officials said, and several cats were rescued from the buildings. The Red Cross is helping those residents find a temporary place to stay.
None of the residents of the buildings were injured, but Boston EMS said they treated two firefighters who suffered minor burns and injuries due to the fire.
Multiple fire vehicles came to the scene. Photos showed a ladder truck atop the building, with numerous firefighters gathered outside.
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