The fire broke out at a home at 31 Brookview Street in Dorchester around 3 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, Boston Fire said on Twitter. Upon arrival, crews saw flames coming from the front porches of the 2-story home.
Crews rescued a child and two adults who were trapped on the second floor as well. They were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, Boston Fire said.
Overall, four adults and one child were displaced. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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