Porch Collapse in Jamaica Plain Injures 12

Boston Fire Department and EMS responded to a porch collapse at 3 Nira Ave in Jamaica Plain (behind the VA Hospital) and found 12 people injured when the second floor porch they were standing on collapsed. Victims were triaged at the scene and transported to area hospitals. The Inspectional Services Division was requested to respond to the scene. Photos of the porches were posted to the BFD's twitter account.