Boston Firefighters Battle Massive Brownstone Fire

Two firefighters were killed and at least 18 people were taken to area hospitals as Boston firefighters battled a nine-alarm fire in the city's Back Bay neighborhood Wednesday.

The fire extended up from the basement of the four-story brick brownstone building, according to New England Cable News.

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Firefighters fight a multi-alarm fire at a four-story brownstone in the Back Bay neighborhood near the Charles River on March 26, in Boston.

At least three firefighters were among those taken to the hospital, according to The Associated Press.

A Red Cross team was also at the site of the blaze.

The Boston Transportation Department told drivers to avoid the Back Bay during their evening commute.

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Firefighters attend to an injured firefighter at the scene of a nine-alarm fire in Boston, March 26.

— Becky Bratu

First published March 26th 2014, 4:05 pm