Boston Firefighters Rescue Three in South End Fire

Three rescued from fire escape above the flames

FirefighterNation Staff

BOSTON – Firefighters rescued three people during an apartment fire Wednesday morning.

Boston 25 News reported that firefighters rescued a woman and two children from a fire in a four-story brownstone in the South End.

WATCH: A woman and two young children were rescued from a two-alarm fire in the South End. Boston 25 spoke to a witness on the scene who detailed the moment he saw firefighters bringing a baby out of the burning building. https://t.co/EWWIRUMRPQ #boston25 pic.twitter.com/HQtdue6DAg

— Boston 25 News (@boston25) December 2, 2020

WATCH: Firefighters carry a small child to safety during a fire in Boston's South End this morning https://t.co/opHI2REzEi pic.twitter.com/qlF8sQHqwW

— WBZ | CBS News Boston (@wbz) December 2, 2020

The fire department stated the fire began at approximately 8:00 a.m. at 68 West Newton Street.

A second-alarm was called due to fire conditions.

Heavy fire knocked down. Firefighters rescued a woman and 2 children from the top floor balcony. pic.twitter.com/X4xsVGYqwq

— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) December 2, 2020

A great team save by the members of Ladder 4. Working together for a positive outcome, at the 2 alarm fire at 68 West Newton st. pic.twitter.com/2qxcCYnT07

— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) December 2, 2020