In the wee hours of Sunday morning, a harrowing scene unfolded in Westboro as firefighters rushed to save two individuals trapped on the roof of a building engulfed in flames.
Upon receiving reports of a structure fire at 22-26 South St., fire crews swiftly responded, escalating the emergency to a second alarm as the fire rapidly spread throughout the building.
In the midst of the chaos, the heroic efforts of Westboro Engine 4 and Truck 1 came to the fore as they deployed ladders to rescue the trapped individuals from the rooftop. According to the survivors, they had no option but to seek refuge on the roof to escape the advancing inferno.
The intensity of the situation prompted multiple fire departments to dispatch additional units, offering mutual aid to combat the blaze.
As investigations into the cause of the fire commence, many questions remain unanswered. This story continues to evolve. For the latest updates, tune in to 7NEWS, both on-air and online.