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A 4-alarm fire has engulfed a historic building under construction in Boston's Theater District. Flames ripped through the historic Jacob Wirth Restaurant late Monday night.

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House task force investigators revealed new information about the shooter who tried to assassinate presidential candidate Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, and unearthed new mysteries about the July 13 attack.

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Ace6one7 🇺🇸🇮🇱2 years ago

Sad to see!

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Rsd1111112 years ago

Seems like lots of fires at commercial properties lately…not suggesting anything here specifically…but insurance companies have fire investigators on staff for a reason.

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Lizzy Prickles2 years ago

Took this photo in February '24. Sad news.

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Kate Toomey2 years ago

So sad, hoping no one is injured.

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SuzyQL2 years ago

@MarcHurBoston !!!

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Pam (Ganley) Kenn2 years ago

Oh no!

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Rose Berry2 years ago

What! WOW!

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Jeanne (Osterhoudt) Bullock2 years ago

😢😢😢

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hockeylawdog2 years ago

That restaurant has been closed for years

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