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Cause Of 4-Alarm Fire At Vacant Western Massachusetts Mill Revealed Cause Of 4-Alarm Fire At Vacant Western Massachusetts Mill Revealed
Cause Of 4-Alarm Fire At Vacant Western Massachusetts Mill Revealed Fire officials said a 4-alarm fire that broke out at a vacant mill in western Massachusetts earlier this week started accidentally. The fire, which spread to two buildings on Woronoco Road on Tuesday, July 26, sparked while the building's owner was using an oxygen-acetylene torch close to the outside of the structure, the Department of Fire Services said.  “I want to remind our residents and businesses that cutting, welding, and other hot work require a permit in advance through the local fire department," said Russell Fire Chief Edward J. Renauld. "Taking that simple step would have ensur…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Brush Fire Torches 11 Acres At Former Western Mass Landfill Brush Fire Torches 11 Acres At Former Western Mass Landfill
Brush Fire Torches 11 Acres At Former Western Mass Landfill Firefighters from several departments helped contain an 11-acre brush fire that occurred in Hampshire County Tuesday, the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services said in a release.  Granby firefighters responded to the fire in area of a former landfill at 11 New Ludlow Road around 2:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, the department said.  It was soon brought to multiple alarms and required help from several neighboring departments and statewide task forces. Granby Fire Chief Michael O’Neill said the massive blaze was mostly fueled by whipping winds and dry vegetation.  Car 1 and Forestry …

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by David Cifarelli
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IDs Released For Mother, 6-Year-Old Son Who Both Died After Being Swept Into Merrimack River IDs Released For Mother, 6-Year-Old Son Who Both Died After Being Swept Into Merrimack River
IDs Released For Mother, 6-Year-Old Son Who Both Died After Being Swept Into Merrimack River A four-day search for a 6-year-old boy who was swept into the Merrimack River has come to a close after a kayaker found a body authorities believe to be his. Massachusetts State Police announced that a body believed to be that of 6-year-old Mas DeChhat was located in the Pipers Quarry area of the river on the morning of Sunday, June 12. Mas' mother, identified as 29-year-old Boua DeChhat, of Lowell, also died while trying to save her son and 7-year-old daughter after they were swept away by the current in the area of Deer Island in Amesbury, officials said.  Authorities reported that …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Massive, Days-Long Western Mass Brush Fire Has Now Burned Nearly 1,000 Acres Massive, Days-Long Western Mass Brush Fire Has Now Burned Nearly 1,000 Acres
Massive, Days-Long Western Mass Brush Fire Has Now Burned Nearly 1,000 Acres A brush fire that has been burning for days in Western Massachusetts is now largely contained but has done extensive damage to nearly 1,000 acres of land. Hundreds of firefighters have been called in to help battle a blaze that broke out in Berkshire County on Friday, May 14, and has been difficult for crews to contain. In total, approximately 950 acres of land have burned in a difficult spot in Williamstown that has been difficult for firefighters to get to, though the blaze hasn’t reached any structures. Original story - Massive, Days-Long Forest Fire Still Burning In Western Mass …

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by Zak Failla