Overview
- Boston Fire Department said the blaze began at 263 Princeton Street in East Boston and spread to nearby homes.
- The incident escalated to a 4-alarm response, a level that brings large crews and extra equipment to a fast-growing fire.
- Officials later reported six houses were “knocked down,” with three on Princeton Street and three on Saratoga Street.
- Smoke was visible across the Boston metro area, including near Logan Airport, as videos of the fire circulated on social media.
- Authorities have not confirmed injuries or the cause, and assessments of damage and displacement are still in progress.