2 hospitalized after fire in Brighton apartment building

Two people were hospitalized following an early morning fire in Brighton Saturday, fire officials said.

The Boston Fire Department responded to 117 Brainerd Road, where heavy fire was showing outside of the four-story apartment building, the department posted on X around 4:45 a.m.

The fire “quickly” required a larger response so that firefighters could help residents get out of the building, the department said on X.

Two civilians were transported to a hospital, fire officials said. The fire department did not share their conditions.

Firefighters rescued six people, one person sheltered on the rooftop due to heavy smoke, and 20 people and pets were able to evacuate on their own, the department said.