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Firefighters Battle 4-Alarm Blaze in Mattapan

Firefighters battled a 4-alarm blaze in Boston's Mattapan neighborhood on Friday night.

The fire broke out in a 3-story building at 247 Harvard St. at 11:50 p.m.

The fire was quickly knocked down but crews remained on scene for a couple of hours dousing hot spots.

One firefighter was transported by Boston EMS to an area hospital to be treated for a shoulder injury.

Fire officials estimate damage to the building at about $500,000.

The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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