A massive fire ripped through multiple buildings in East Boston on Sunday evening, sending heavy smoke and prompting a large response from the Boston Fire Department. According to the Boston Globe, the fire started around 6 pm on Princeton Street and quickly escalated to four alarms. Heavy flames were showing on the back three decks of the home.

Officials say several buildings were damaged in the blaze. Firefighters worked for hours to get the flames under control while neighbors watched from the street. No serious injuries have been reported so far, but several residents were displaced.

Videos and photos from the scene showed flames shooting through the roof and thick smoke visible from across the neighborhood. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Here’s how you can help

The East Boston Social Centers has created a donation link to support families displaced, with 100% of contributions going directly to those affected. At this time, they are not accepting material donations and are focused on raising funds to provide families with dignity and flexibility as they navigate this difficult period.

 https://bit.ly/Eastie_Fire