UPDATED: Boston 9-Alarm Fire Claims Two Boston Firefighters (Fire Knocked Down)

Firefighter Mike Kennedy, L-15 and Lt. Ed Walsh, E-33. Killed in the Line of Duty March 26,2014

Update on Beacon St. 8: The Boston Fire Commissioner regrets to announce the Line of Duty deaths of two Boston firefighters killed today. Killed was Lt. Edward J. Walsh,Jr. assigned to Engine Company 33 on Boylston Street. 43 yo, a 9 1/2 year veteran. Second killed was Firefighter Michael R. Kennedy of Ladder Company 15 on Boylston St. 33yo, a 6 1/2 yr veteran. Also Veteran USMC. 

Lt. Walsh was the son of a Watertown firefighter. Married with 2 boys, 1 girl- all under age 10. He lived in West Roxbury.

Lt. Walsh's late father was a Lieutenant as was his late Uncle Bill. His cousin Tom is currently a Captain, all on Watertown Fire

Firefighter Kennedy was single and lived in Hyde Park. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps.

Boston Fire says; Thanks to everyone for supporting us today. Special thanks to @BOSTON_EMS , @bostonpolice  and @MassStatePolice  True friends

The fire is knocked down with remaining firefighters chasing hot spots.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh says; Tonight we mourn the loss of 2 of our own. Lt. Ed Walsh, Firefighter Michael Kennedy lost their lives battling a 9-alarm fire on Beacon St.

Our hearts are heavy with the knowledge that these brave men gave their lives to protect the safety of our city & its people.

The men and women of @bostonfire are the brave heroes who run towards the danger when others