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Teen Dies After House Fire Breaks Out In Region Teen Dies After House Fire Breaks Out In Region
Teen Dies After House Fire Breaks Out In Region A teen was killed and an adult seriously injured during a raging house fire in Western Massachusetts, authorities announced. It happened in Hampden County around 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 9 at a home in Agawam. Agawam firefighters responded to the area of Squire Lane following a 911 call, said Agawam Fire Chief Alan Sirois.  On arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames on all sides of the two-story structure, and a second alarm was ordered a short time later, Sirois said. Sections of the roof collapsed over the main house, as well as the attached garage during the fire, offi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Junior Firefighter/Youth Football Volunteer Faces Child Porn, Stalking Charges Junior Firefighter/Youth Football Volunteer Faces Child Porn, Stalking Charges
Junior Firefighter/Youth Football Volunteer Faces Child Porn, Stalking Charges A man claiming to be a junior firefighter and youth football volunteer has been summonsed to court on child pornography and stalking charges. Daryl A. Gagne, 18, of West Springfield, was issued a court summons on Thursday, Oct. 8 on the charges of: - Stalking - Criminal harassment - Possession of child pornography - Distributing obscene matter to a minor - 6 counts of making telephone calls/electronic communications, annoying - 2 counts of threat to commit a crime, according to the Agawam Police log. Gagne is a graduate of the Agawam High School Class of 2020. On his LinkedIn pro…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Bondi's Island Landfill Fire To Burn For Two More Days - Flames Under Control Bondi's Island Landfill Fire To Burn For Two More Days - Flames Under Control
Bondi's Island Landfill Fire To Burn For Two More Days - Flames Under Control The fire at the landfill by Bondi’s Island in Agawam continues to burn and most likely will continue to smolder into the weekend, fire officials said. The landfill fire at the wastewater treatment plant off Route 5, has been burning since Thursday, Oct. 15, afternoon. Among the items burning are large trees, brush, and other yard debris. On Thursday night, the fire had been contained, said an unidentified Agawam fire official who spoke at an evening press conference alongside a representative from West Springfield’s emergency responders. The fire is a difficult one to manage, the Agawam fi…

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by Kristin Palpini