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Boston Fire Chief Steve Abraira stepping down. File photo.

Embattled Boston Fire Chief Steve Abraira is stepping down, officials said today, with a resignation effective Friday.

Embattled Boston Fire Chief Steve Abraira resigns

Abraira, who has served as chief for less than two years, faced scrutiny in the wake of the April 15 Boston Marathon bombings, as some deputy chiefs believed he did not adequately take command of the chaotic Boylston Street scene as well as at other major fires.

According to his resignation letter sent on Monday, those criticisms compelled him to step down.

Abraira said he followed &#;nationally accepted practice&#; in allowing his deputies to continue to direct the response.

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