Firefighter, resident injured as fire on Centre Street in Dorchester spreads from one three decker to another

Photo by BFD.

The Boston Fire Department reports firefighters responded to 378 Centre St. in Dorchester for what turned into a three-alarm fire that damaged two double three-deckers around 4:45 a.m.

The fire completely destroyed the rear porches at 378 Centre.

The department reports one resident and one firefighter were transported to the hospital.

A total of 30 residents and multiple cats were displaced, the department reports, adding damage was estimated at $600,000.