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Man Killed In Destructive Central Mass Fire Leaves Behind Ailing Husband Man Killed In Destructive Central Mass Fire Leaves Behind Ailing Husband
Man Killed In Destructive Central Mass Fire Leaves Behind Ailing Husband An ailing husband is in desperate need of support after losing his partner and home in a three-alarm fire last week.  Bobby Gentile, age 74, was inside his Brimfield home went up in flames on Thursday, Dec. 22, according to a GoFundMe campaign. Gentile's husband Alan Kastner was out picking up groceries and medication for Gentile when he came home and saw firefighters tackling the blaze.  While the couple's dog Roscoe made it out safely, Gentile did not.  “On behalf of the Brimfield Fire Department, I want to express my deepest condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones,” said Brim…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Central Mass Man Killed In Destructive 3-Alarm House Fire: Officials Central Mass Man Killed In Destructive 3-Alarm House Fire: Officials
Central Mass Man Killed In Destructive 3-Alarm House Fire: Officials One man is dead in a destructive three-alarm fire that ripped through a home in Central Massachusetts this week, officials said. The fire was reported at a single-family lakeside home at 26 3rd Street in Brimfield around 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey reports. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke spewing from the building.  Brimfield Ma 3 alarm fire on Little Alum pond. Multiple mutual aid to the scene and coverage. One victim removed to an ambulance. pic.twitter.com/ORvWc727IV — Paul LaRochelle Jr (@PaulLaRocheJr) December 23, 2022 Initial reports …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Malfunctioning Generator Sets House On Fire Malfunctioning Generator Sets House On Fire
Malfunctioning Generator Sets House On Fire A malfunctioning generator set a house on fire Wednesday, Aug. 5. Fire crews battled a Brimfield housefire that left extensive damage to the exterior of the building as well as inside the residence, Brimfield firefighters said. The two-story home on Dunhamtown Road is believed to have caught fire due to a malfunctioning generator and “not refueling,” firefighters said. On Thursday, Aug. 6, the town’s fire department issued a warning: “Please be careful running generators at your homes. Make sure they are away from your house and especially clear of open windows. Also, make sure you have…

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by Kristin Palpini