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Firefighter Injured in 4-Alarm Warehouse Fire in East Boston

The fire broke out in a warehouse adjacent to a shopping center in Central Square

One firefighter was injured while crews worked to contain a 4-alarm warehouse fire in East Boston Saturday night. 

The injured firefighter was transported by Boston EMS to an area hospital with a back injury.

The fire broke out in a 3-story warehouse on Border Street just before 6 p.m., according to the Boston Fire Department.

The building appears to have been vacant when the fire started. First responders reported heavy smoke conditions. 

The warehouse is adjacent to a shopping center in Central Square.

Streets are being closed and authorities are advising the public to avoid the area as they work to contain the fire.

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