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Single Mother Of 3 Impacted By Smokey Blaze At Lynn Home, Daughter Says Single Mother Of 3 Impacted By Smokey Blaze At Lynn Home, Daughter Says
Single Mother Of 3 Impacted By Smokey Blaze At Lynn Home, Daughter Says A single mother of three is looking to rebuild after her Lynn home went up in flames this week, according to an online fundraiser.  Jordan Clark said that her mother has been struggling with her health and is supporting her pregnant daughter in a GoFundMe campaign.  Clark's mother was living at a home on Lover's Leap Avenue when a multi-alarm fire broke out on Friday morning, April 21, according to Lynn Firefighters Local 739.  2nd Alarm Box 536 XX Lovers Leap Ave. Posted by Lynn Firefighters Local 739 on Friday, April 21, 2023 Pictures from the scene showed the triple-decker shrouded…

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by David Cifarelli
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Pastor 'Can't Say Thank You Enough' As Cambridge Supports Church Scorched In Easter Fire Pastor 'Can't Say Thank You Enough' As Cambridge Supports Church Scorched In Easter Fire
Pastor 'Can't Say Thank You Enough' As Cambridge Supports Church Scorched In Easter Fire Only two days after a six-alarm fire tore through a church in Cambridge, the congregation is refusing to cancel its twice-monthly free community supper and instead will serve meals at an alternate location. The fire that broke out on Easter Sunday, April 9 devastated the Faith Lutheran Church, located at 311 Broadway in Cambridge, but donations and support have poured in to help the church recover.  A small congregation worships at the 130-year-old building weekly, but it is also used for many other purposes, according to Robin Lutjohann, who has served as the pastor of Faith Lutheran Chur…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Sleeping Resident Escapes Multi-Alarm Fire At South Shore Home: Fire Officials Sleeping Resident Escapes Multi-Alarm Fire At South Shore Home: Fire Officials
Sleeping Resident Escapes Multi-Alarm Fire At South Shore Home: Fire Officials A sleeping resident was able to successfully escape a multi-alarm fire that decimated a renovated home on the South Shore this week, according to fire officials. Hanover Fire responded to a report of a fire at 479 Whiting Street around 1:53 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, the department said on Facebook. Upon arrival, crews found a large workshop attached to a barn-style structure, which had been converted to a residence, fully engulfed in flames.  On April 11, 2023 at approximately 1:53am, a 911 call from a passerby reported a structure fire in the area of Whiting... Posted by Hanover MA F…

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by David Cifarelli
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UPDATE: Firefighter Hospitalized While Battling 4-Alarm Boston Fire That Displaced 21 UPDATE: Firefighter Hospitalized While Battling 4-Alarm Boston Fire That Displaced 21
Update: Firefighter Hospitalized While Battling 4-Alarm Boston Fire That Displaced 21 A two-and-a-half story house fire that rapidly progressed from the basement through the roof of a building injured a firefighter and displaced nine children and 12 adults, officials say.  The fire broke out in the basement of the wood-frame house located on 105 Cushing Avenue around 1:15 p.m., according to the Boston Fire Department.  A 3rd alarm has been ordered companies have been going thru multiple air bottles battling the fire. An overhead picture from the Drone showing the heavy smoke from the building. pic.twitter.com/GZHolf2her — Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) April 4, 2023 Fi…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Microwave Determined As Cause Of Doubly Fatal New Bedford Fire Microwave Determined As Cause Of Doubly Fatal New Bedford Fire
Microwave Determined As Cause Of Doubly Fatal New Bedford Fire A catastrophic fire that resulted in two deaths had an accidental start from a common household appliance, officials say.  The cause of a fire that decimated an apartment building located on Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford on Tuesday, March 28 has been determined to be an accident involving either a microwave or the wall outlet the microwave was plugged into, according to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.  Read more: Second Victim ID'd, 5 Hospitalized In Fatal New Bedford Fire The fire started in room 205, located to the back left of the building's second floor, an investigati…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Ayer Home Stayed In Family For 70 Years, Now Community Helps Them Heal From Its Loss Ayer Home Stayed In Family For 70 Years, Now Community Helps Them Heal From Its Loss
Ayer Home Stayed In Family For 70 Years, Now Community Helps Them Heal From Its Loss A devastating fire ruined the home of an elderly veteran who lived with his daughter, her husband, and their three young boys, but the family's community is showering the family with emotional and financial support.  The two-and-a-half story-home, located at 20 Wright Road, sustained heavy damage from the fire that broke out at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Monday, March 27, as reported by Daily Voice.  Read more: Firefighters Receive Minor Injuries In 2-Alarm Ayer Fire, Home Heavily Damaged "Flames ripped through the home and quickly engulfed every room," wrote Kazmiera Breest, a cousin of …

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Cause Released For Fire That Damaged Home Of Senator Elizabeth Warren's Son Cause Released For Fire That Damaged Home Of Senator Elizabeth Warren's Son
Cause Released For Fire That Damaged Home Of Senator Elizabeth Warren's Son Oily rags used during renovations were likely the cause of a multi-alarm fire that damaged a home owned by the son of a Massachusetts lawmaker in Greater Boston this week, fire officials said. The home of Alexander Warren, son of Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, was severely damaged in a three-alarm fire that started around 1:19 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21, the Department of Fire Services (DFS) reports.  Crews responded to the house at 44 Terrace Road in Medford to find heavy smoke and flames coming from all three floors of the structure. The fire eventually worked its way up to three…

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by David Cifarelli
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Resident Hospitalized From 3-Alarm Fire At Maynard Apartment Complex: Officials Resident Hospitalized From 3-Alarm Fire At Maynard Apartment Complex: Officials
Resident Hospitalized From 3-Alarm Fire At Maynard Apartment Complex: Officials One resident was hospitalized after a multi-alarm fire broke out at an apartment complex in Maynard this week, officials said. Crews responded to the three-alarm fire at a senior housing complex on Powder Mill Circle around 6:30 a.m on Wednesday, March 22, the Maynard Fire Department reports. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke and fire coming from the second floor. Update to the 3-alarm fire in Maynard.One person transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Fire is now contained. 📸@pictureboston pic.twitter.com/lDUKUaGIrA — NBC10 Boston (@NBC10Boston) March 22, 202…

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by David Cifarelli
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Fire Destroys Million-Dollar Medford Home Owned By Sen Elizabeth Warren's Son: Report Fire Destroys Million-Dollar Medford Home Owned By Sen Elizabeth Warren's Son: Report
Fire Destroys Million-Dollar Medford Home Owned By Sen Elizabeth Warren's Son: Report Alexander Warren, son of Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, lost his million-dollar home in the Greater Boston Area to an overnight fire this week, Boston25 reports.  Crews responded to the multi-alarm fire at 44 Terrace Road around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21, the Boston Sparks Association said on Facebook.  Upon arrival, firefighters saw flames and heavy smoke coming from the home, which was empty at the time of the fire.  03/21/2023 City of Medford Box 3-182 At approximately 01:00 hrs., City of Medford Fire struck Box 182 for a reported... Posted by Boston Sparks Associatio…

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by David Cifarelli
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Lawrence Liquor Store, Bakery Destroyed By 3-Alarm Fire: Officials Lawrence Liquor Store, Bakery Destroyed By 3-Alarm Fire: Officials
Lawrence Liquor Store, Bakery Destroyed By 3-Alarm Fire: Officials Several businesses were destroyed by a multi-alarm fire in downtown Lawrence this week, according to fire officials. Crews responded to the three-alarm fire at Sweeney Liquors, located at 90 Essex Street, early Friday morning, March 17, North Andover Fire Department said on Facebook.  While You Were Sleeping: North Andover Engine 1 responded mutual aid to the City of Lawrence for their 3 alarm fire at... Posted by North Andover Fire Department on Friday, March 17, 2023 The fire involved several businesses including Sweet Grace Heavenly Cakes, which is right next door to Sweeney Liquor…

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by David Cifarelli
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3 Children, 2 Adults Displaced In 2-Alarm Everett Fire 3 Children, 2 Adults Displaced In 2-Alarm Everett Fire
3 Children, 2 Adults Displaced In 2-Alarm Everett Fire A two-alarm that tore through an Everett home was extinguished safely, officials say.   A fire on 162 Ferry Street was reported around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, according to the Everett Police Department. A firefighter holding a hose at the scene of the fire.Joey Morse Mass Fire Buffs  Out of the five people displaced, three were children. The fire was safely extinguished after an hour of work, officials say.  A group of Everett firefighters at the affected home.Joey Morse Mass Fire Buffs The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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by Morgan Gonzales
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House Destroyed By Explosive 4-Alarm Fire Near Cobbs Corner In Stoughton House Destroyed By Explosive 4-Alarm Fire Near Cobbs Corner In Stoughton
House Destroyed By Explosive 4-Alarm Fire Near Cobbs Corner In Stoughton A family is looking to rebuild after their house was destroyed by an explosive multi-alarm fire in Stoughton this weekend.  Crews were on the scene of the four-alarm fire near near 2351 Central Street on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 18, according to Stoughton Fire Rescue on Facebook. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire conditions and worked to prevent the blaze from spreading to other buildings in the area.  Today while battling a fire on Wheeler Cir a second fire was reported in the area of 2351 Central st. Crews responded to... Posted by Stoughton Fire Rescue on Saturday, Februa…

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by David Cifarelli