An early morning blaze ripped through three apartment buildings on Maverick Street early Monday morning.
Just before 4 am Monday morning the Boston Fire Department responded to a fire at 183 Maverick Street. When firefighters arrived there was already heavy fire on all three floors of 183 Maverick and flames were quickly spreading to the adjacent building.
With the fire spreading, BFD Commissioner John Dempsey ordered a fourth alarm.
After the fourth alarm was ordered all companies battling the blaze were ordered out of the building due to flames breaking through the roof and spreading to two additional buildings.
Frigid temperatures Monday caused the water to freeze on contact making the streets slippery and challenging for firefighters as they continued to battle the fire.
Less than an hour into the fire Commissioner Dempsey ordered a fifth and sixth alarm and BFD received logistical support from fire departments in Chelsea, Cambridge, Newton, Brookline, Quincy, Somerville and Needham. All responding departments helped cover Eastie’s fire stations while BFD worked to extinguish the inferno raging.
It took three hours and 100 firefighters to finally put out the blaze. One resident was rescued by Eastie’s Ladder 2 from the second floor of one of the apartments.
After the fire Eastie’s elected officials, businesses and residents sprung into action to help the 25 families displaced.
“An early morning, six-alarm fire in East Boston displaced 25 of our neighbors,” said Rep. Adrian Madaro. “We are still getting details, but current reports indicate that there were no injuries. Thank you to the Boston Fire Department and other City agencies for helping impacted families. Approximately 11 women, 12 men, and 3 Boston Public School students — were displaced. For those wanting to help you can donate financially at www.gofund.me/071e15df and this money will be used to purchase gift cards at various stores.”
Both Madaro and Sen. Lydia Edwards, who is still serving as Eastie City Councilor, reported that clothing can be dropped off at BCYF Paris Street.
“Please donate new or gently used clothes,” said Edwards. “Winter coats and gloves are needed and the BPS kids are boys 11 years old and 19 years old.”
Madaro and Edwards are also collecting gift cards for groceries.
“Please reach out to me directly or call my office at (857) 293-1465,” said Madaro.
Over at DaCoopas Pizza on Shelby Street, owners have invited families displaced by the fire to come in and eat for free.
“To the residents affected by the 183 Maverick St. fire, our doors at DaCoopas are open for you if you need a meal for you and your familys,” the restaurant said in a statement. “Ask for Scott.”