2-alarm fire in South Boston

Posted: 06/22/12 at 2:20 pm EDT      Last Updated: 06/22/12 at 5:45 pm EDT

SOUTH BOSTON (WHDH) -- Friday afternoon, the Boston Fire Department responded to, and put out, a 2-alarm fire at 191 K Street in South Boston.

Upon their arrival, fire showed from the roof of a 3-story apartment or condominium building. No injuries were reported.

Extra firefighters were sent in as a precaution because of high temperatures.

The Fire Chief estimated damage at $200,000. The building had 6 condos with 10 people displaced.

Displaced will stay with family and friends. Investigators on roof looking into point of origin and cause.

Photo from Boston Fire Department.

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