Fire officials said a three-alarm fire in Boston's South End was caused by a halogen lamp.
In addition to tight streets and alleys near the burning building, an illegally parked BMW in front of a hydrant hampered Boston Jakes as they tried to establish a water supply.
The fire at 64 Rutland Street was reported around 7:20 a.m. and a second alarm was struck when crews found fire showing from the four-story building.
A third alarm was struck when firefighters found fire involving three apartments.
Crews placed several ground ladders to the upper floor for access to the building.
Two firefighters were taken to the hospital for hand and shoulder injuries.
Boston fire officials said the halogen lamp came in contact with a mattress.
The fire, which displaced five adults and two children, caused $300,000.
