Woman, Firefighter Injured in Charlestown Fire

One resident and a Boston firefighter were injured in a fire at 100 Ferrin St., in Charlestown -- a senior citizen housing complex managed by the Kennedy Center, according to Boston fire officials.

The fire broke around 9:30 a.m. in a fifth floor apartment. An elderly woman who lived there was transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. A firefighter was taken to the hospital for a back injury as well. Crews put out the fire by 10:30 a.m.

About 75 residents who live in the building were evacuated to MBTA buses parked outside. Emergency responders are on the scene, providing them with food and water.

Fire damage was restricted to the fifth floor unit, Boston Fire spokesman Steve MacDonald said. But the building's sprinkler system was activated, causing water damage on several floors. The city's electrical inspector is on the scene, investigating the damage.

Damage is estimated at $80,000. Officials believe the know the cause of the fire, MacDonald said, but they're continuing the investigation before releasing details.