Resident rescued by ladder from Roslindale fire

The Boston Fire Department reports a fire at 6 Aldrich St., off Belgrade Avenue, in Roslindale displaced five people, three dogs and three cats this afternoon.

After firefighters arrived around 1:50 p.m. they rescued one resident from the third floor via a ladder. None of the residents or pets were injured, the department says.

The cause of the fire, which started on the first floor and which caused an estimated $50,000 in damage, is under investigation, the department reports.