A five-alarm fire that ripped through two wood-frame homes this morning in Allston has been knocked down with no apparent injuries, according to Boston Fire Department spokesman Steve MacDonald.
Firefighters responded first to reports of a fire at a three-story building at17 Mansfield St. at 7:12 a.m., MacDonald said.
When the blaze spread to a two-story building next door, it was declared a five-alarm fire.
No injuries have been reported at this time and the scene is still active, MacDonald said.
Building inspectors are on scene to assess the damage, he said.
Haven Orecchio-Egresitz can be reached at Haven.egresitz@globe.com.
