India, May 29 -- On Wednesday afternoon, Boston's Financial District saw a thick black smoke billowing from the roof of a six-story building at the corner of Milk and Battery March streets.

The fire, which broke out around 2 PM, was first noticed by a Boston firefighter who happened to be working a detail at a nearby building. They rushed inside and made sure everyone inside the building was safely evacuated before more help arrived.

A second alarm was struck shortly after to bring in additional crews.

Sky 5 reported that it looked like a badly burned rooftop patio, with firefighters pouring water onto the charred remains. The scene was visible from far beyond the neighbourhood, with viewers reporting they could see the black smoke fro...