A firefighter has been sent to the hospital after a fire broke out at a multi-family home in Chelsea, according to the Chelsea Fire Department.
The call came in around 1 a.m., and when crews arrived to Blossom Street, they found heavy fire on all three floors at the back of the building, Chelsea Deputy Chief Michael Masucci said on scene.
The humid weather meant first responders had to conserve their energy.
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"The weather is definitely a factor," Deputy Chief Masucci said. "It's humid out. You can't go as long as you want to in weather like this."
Crews also had difficulty getting access to water when they arrived due to a bad hydrant. More than 30 people live in the multi-family house, according to the deputy chief. None of them were hurt. Boston Property Management helped to get the displaced residents into hotels.
Huy Nguyen's mother lives next door, and is thankful that first responders also banged on her door to get her out.
"I’m super grateful that they were here and able to help her," he said.
One firefighter was taken to Mass. General for non-life threatening injuries. The multi-unit home is likely a total loss.
