A three-story home went up in flames in Milton Saturday morning, leaving nine people without a place to stay, according to Milton fire officials.

The fire broke out at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Blue Hills Parkway.

Shocked neighbors said they saw smoke from the third floor window first, and then flames.

“I said God bless you, I’m so glad you’re safe.” said one neighbor. “I’m crying just thinking about it, it’s so sad.”

Milton fire officials said crews were able to get to the home quickly and put out the flames.

“It’s whats considered a balloon frame construction house, so it’s lucky we got here quick because these kinds of houses can burn down,” said Milton Fire Acting Deputy Chief Peter Murphy.

Murphy said crews from Randolph, Stoughton, Quincy, and Canton arrived on scene first, as

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