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Fenway Area Brush Fire Sends One Person To Hospital On Advanced Life Support

BOSTON (CBS) - A man was transported to Brigham & Women's Hospital on advanced life support after a brush fire broke out in the Fenway area Thursday morning.

The man, who was suffering from burns, was rescued by firefighters.

The fire broke out around 11 a.m. and ignited a grassy area surrounded by gardens in the Fens area. Firefighters put the fire out and worked to control hotspots.

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A brush fire in the Fenway area sent one person to the hospital. (WBZ-TV)

Traffic in the area is still being rerouted in the area.

The cause of the fire has not been released.

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