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Smoke fills sky over downtown Boston as firefighters battle blaze at large building

Milk Street fire (Boston Fire Department)

BOSTON — Firefighters in Boston responded to a fire that sent smoke rising above the city’s downtown area Wednesday.

Firefighters responded to the fire at 128 Milk Street around 2:00 a.m.

The Boston Fire Department described the fire as “heavy” on social media but said firefighters were able to get multiple hoses to the roof and extinguish the blaze.

A firefighter who was doing a detail in the area called the fire in and made sure everyone was evacuated.

One firefighter had to be transported by Boston EMS.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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