Roxbury Blaze: Multi‑Alarm Fire Engulfs Warren Street Building

A large fire broke out at a building in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood Monday morning around 8 a.m., prompting first responders to ask the public to avoid the area.

Incident Overview

According to Boston Police, the fire at a building on Warren and Dudley streets quickly escalated. When firefighters arrived, they could see visible smoke coming from the building.

Companies arrived to 72 Warren St with smoke showing. Very quickly it has climbed to 5 alarms with all work being conducted from the exterior. — Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) September 28, 2026

Firefighting Response

The Boston Fire Department says firefighters have the entire block covered with fire engines pumping and supplying water to the trucks with ladders. As of 10:30 a.m., firefighters were still keeping water on the building and pulling water from as far as 2 blocks away.

All fire companies are still working hard to keep water on the building. Engines are pulling water from as far as Moreland St, 2 blocks away. Please avoid Nubian Sq. area. Thousands of feet of feeder CC has most side streets blocked. — Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) September 28, 2026

Traffic Disruption and Community Impact

Boston police are advising commuters to avoid the area of Warren and Dudley streets due to traffic disruptions and to seek alternate routes. The surrounding streets will remain closed until further notice.

Residents and businesses in the vicinity are urged to stay clear of the scene and follow instructions from emergency personnel. No further details on the cause of the fire or potential injuries have been released as of the latest update.

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