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Police & Fire
Fire That Killed 1, Displaced 25 In Braintree Under Investigation
Authorities are investigating what sparked an apartment fire Thursday night, May 23, that killed one person and displaced 25 others in Braintree. Firefighters were called to 26 McCusker Drive just before 10:30 p.m. to find smoke pouring out of a first-floor apartment, the state Fire Marshal's Office said. Fire crews were able to contain the fire to that one unit. The person inside was found dead. Their name was not released as authorities are contacting their next of kin. Investigators are looking into what started the fire and if the person died as a result of…
Police & Fire
1 Dead In Early Morning Cambridge Apartment Fire; 15 Left Homeless
One person is dead, and more than a dozen are without homes to begin the new year after an early morning fire in Cambridge burned through an apartment complex, officials said. The blaze began just after 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, at a four-story Chester Street apartment building, state fire officials said. Investigators believe the fire started in a second-floor apartment at the front left of the building. The body of the occupant was found inside. Authorities have not released their name pending family notification. Firefighters had the blaze under control by 5:15 a.m…
Police & Fire
Firefighters Rescue Animals From Burning Home In Fire That Displaced 6 In Boston
A blaze that tore through a two-family home in Brighton displaced several people and pets and caused around $250,000 worth of damages. Fire crews arrived at 343 Market St. on Sunday evening, Dec. 3, around 10 p.m. to stop the blaze in the attic of the building, the Boston Fire Department said. Photos shared on X, formerly Twitter, show firefighters taking a black cat as well as what appears to be a fish tank to safety. Companies had their hands full chasing fire in the attic of 343 Market St where 6 people are displaced & several pets where rescued. No injuries reported. Damages est…
Police & Fire
Multiple Firefighters Hurt After 3-Alarm Framingham Blaze
A three-alarm fire displaced 40 people and injured four firefighters in Framingham on Saturday, Oct. 28. The fire happened at an apartment complex at 1630 Worcester Road on Saturday night. Firefighters were able to put out the flames, but not before the damage was done. Multiple apartments were left uninhabitable. One unit on the fourth floor sustained significant damage, Framingham Fire Chief Michael Dutcher said. Fire investigators did not say what sparked the blaze. Last night, your #Framingham #Firefighters battled a tough, 3-alarm, high rise fire at 1630 Worcester Rd. It was a h…
Police & Fire
10 Displaced In Billowing 3-Alarm Fire In Lowell
A 3-alarm fire broke that out in the early morning hours brought first responders rushing to the scene, officials say. The house fire brought firefighters to Andrews Street in Lowell around 4 a.m. this morning, according to the Lowell Fire Department. Videos posted by Lowell Scanner on Twitter show fire and smoke billowing out of the multi-story home. LOWELL FIRE| THIRD ALARM on Andrews pic.twitter.com/nvS9IsyPpe — Lowell Scanner (@lowellmaradios) May 9, 2023 Ten people were displaced because of the blaze, WCVB reported. One of the displaced residents is Edwin Lugo, who lost everyt…
Neighbors
Pre-K Student Among Dozens Displaced By Fire At Winthrop Apartment Complex
More than 100 residents, including a preschool student and his family, are without a home after a multi-alarm fire tore through an apartment building in Winthrop last week. Samuel, who attends Odyssey Early Learning Academy, and his family were impacted by a four-alarm fire that occurred at 91 Veterans Road on Friday, April 21, according to a GoFundMe page. "Samuel and his older sister have been part of our Odyssey family since opening our doors in 2016, and had to be rescued from their apartment's balcony on Friday," the page reads. The inside of one a resident's apartments after a …
Police & Fire
3 Residents Hospitalized, 110 Displaced By 4-Alarm Winthrop Fire: Officials
Three people were hospitalized and more than 100 are without homes after a multi-alarm fire broke out at an apartment building in the Boston area this week, according to fire officials. Winthrop Fire and Police responded to the four-alarm fire at 91 Veterans Road around 12:18 p.m. on Friday, April 21, according to both departments. 91 Veterans Ave in Winthrop is ON FIRE. 🙏🏻 #winthrop pic.twitter.com/hj86quTgQt — Erin (@ErinOfBoston) April 21, 2023 Upon arrival, crews saw heavy smoke and fire coming from the building and multiple residents trying to escape. Some residents were trapped …
Police & Fire
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…
Police & Fire
Concurrent Car Fires Set Neighboring Lynn Homes Ablaze: Officials
At least two homes on the North Shore were set ablaze after several cars caught fire in-between both structures this week, according to officials. Firefighters from Lynn, Saugus and Swampscott responded to two vehicle fires at 109 and 111 Chestnut Street in Lynn around 1:21 p.m. on Friday, March 31, Lynn Fire said on Facebook. Incident Type: Structure Fire Number of Alarms: Second Alarm + Incident Commander: District Chief John Lynch Sr.... Posted by City of Lynn Fire Department on Saturday, April 1, 2023 Upon arrival, crews found the cars fully engulfed in flames. The cars were repo…
Police & Fire
Update
: Dog Rescued, Firefighter Injured From 5-Alarm Fire At Townsend Home
A dog was rescued and several people were displaced after multi-family home in Townsend was significantly damaged over the weekend, according to authorities and online fundraisers. Firefighters responded to the five-alarm fire at 205 Main Street (Route 119) around 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 12, according to a Facebook post from the Townsend Fire Department. Townsend companies and mutual aid are working a 2nd Alarm structure fire at 205 Main Street. Please avoid the... Posted by Townsend Fire-EMS Department on Sunday, March 12, 2023 Heavy smoke was seen coming from the multi-family home,…
Police & Fire
North Central MA Salon, Apartment Complex Scorched By Multi-Alarm Barn Fire
Several people were displaced and a business was destroyed following a multi-alarm barn fire in North Central Massachusetts this week, according to officials and an online fundraiser. Crews responded to the fire at an apartment complex and business on Townsend Street in Pepperell on Monday night, March 6, according to the Pepperell Fire Department on Facebook. Pepperell Fire said everyone living inside the complex made it out safe and there were no injuries. Everyone was displaced but had other places to go, Chief Brian Borneman told Daily Voice. Crews are battling a 3rd Alarm fire…
Police & Fire
2 Children, 13 Adults Displaced in Roxbury Triple-Decker 3-Alarm Fire
A firefighter was injured putting out the roaring fire that spread to three buildings and three floors, officials say. A duplex at 41 Quincy Street caught on fire, according to a Boston Fire Department Tweet made at 8:37 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27. A second alarm was rung after the blaze quickly spread to two neighboring buildings at 43 and 45 Quincy Street. This is what the 1st due companies saw on arrival at the 3 alarm Fire on Quincy St. A great job of getting ladders to the building with the low wires. pic.twitter.com/H0D7c2fHcf — Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) February 27, 2023 H…
Police & Fire
Residents Rescued, Displaced By Basement Fire At Central Mass Home: Report
Twelve people were displaced and one was taken to the hospital after a three-alarm basement fire tore through a home in Central Massachusetts, officials and reports said. Fitchburg Fire responded to the fire at a 8 Plymouth Street on Thursday morning, Feb. 16, Fitchburg Fire said on Facebook. 02/16/2023 07:45 Earlier this morning, Group 4 companies responded to 8 Plymouth St for the report of a residential... Posted by Fitchburg Fire Department on Thursday, February 16, 2023 Three people were rescued from the top floor the home and one was taken to the hospital, Boston25 reports. Off…
Neighbors
Mayor Wu Prioritizes Rent Control, Green Housing In Boston 2023 Agenda
Rent control and affordable housing are top priorities for the City of Boston's 2023-2024 legislative agenda, according to the mayor's office. Mayor Michelle Wu is continuing her push for fair and accessible housing according to the agenda posted by the mayor's office on Friday, Jan. 20, building on Wu's previous housing-focused initiatives. The agenda's proposals would amend state laws if passed and include initiatives for transportation, early education, climate, and planning and development in addition to housing. Wu's administration is focusing on building wealth in communities …
Police & Fire
Pets Die, Dozens Displaced After 'Stubborn' Fire Destroys Beverly Apartment Building
Two pets were killed and more than 40 people were displaced after a "stubborn" fire burned through a North Shore apartment complex, authorities and reports said. Crews responded to the fire in the Trask Court neighborhood around 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, the department said on Facebook. Upon arrival, firefighters saw heavy smoke coming from the building. Fire through the roof 3rd alarm https://t.co/s3smuzIhTu pic.twitter.com/7z43t3QijD — PC Photography (@CicalaPhilip) December 30, 2022 As crews worked to control the flames, a third alarm was struck and additional crews from severa…
Police & Fire
'Unsafe' Extension Cord Behind Malden Fire That Hospitalized 2 Firefighters
The use of an "unsafe" extension cord was the cause of a three-alarm fire at a Malden home that hospitalized two firefighters and displaced nine people, officials said. Malden Fire responded to the fire at 24-26 John Street around 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 26, Malden Fire Chief William P. Sullivan and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey report. Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire coming from the two-story family home up through the attic. The fire was concentrated on the upper floors, where the two injured firefighters were battling the blaze, officials said. “This fire started with …
Police & Fire
16 Displaced By 3-Alarm Fire At Central Mass Triple-Decker: Officials
Sixteen people are displaced after a three-alarm fire ripped through a Worcester home, officials said. Worcester Fire responded to the fire at 57 Coral Street around 7:33 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, Deputy Chief Adam Roche tells Daily Voice. Upon arrival, crews saw flames coming out of the third floor of the triple-decker as well as two sides of the building. Couple unedited images from a 3 alarm fire in Worcester earlier this evening on Coral Street. Heavy fire showing on arrival. Fire was knocked down quickly. Posted by Paul Shea Photography on Monday, November 21, 2022 The blaze was…
Police & Fire
Firefighter Hurt, 15 Displaced By 2-Alarm Boston Fire: Officials
A firefighter is injured and multiple people are displaced after a 2-alarm fire ripped through a Boston home, officials said. The fire was reported at 40 Maple Street in Hyde Park around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, Boston Fire said on Twitter. Crews noticed flames coming from the back of the second floor of the home upon arrival. Companies making up from the 2 alarm fire on Maple st. 1 FF was transported to the hospital by @BOSTON_EMS with minor injuries.6 adults and 9 children were displaced by the fire. @RedCrossMA to help with housing. pic.twitter.com/V6Z1tmUATU — Boston Fi…
Police & Fire
3 Injured, 5 Displaced By 2-Alarm Boston Fire: Officials
Three people are hurt and five are without a home after an overnight 2-alarm fire in Boston. The fire broke out at a home at 31 Brookview Street in Dorchester around 3 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, Boston Fire said on Twitter. Upon arrival, crews saw flames coming from the front porches of the 2-story home. At approximately 3:00 heavy fire from the front porches extending up the occupied building at 31 Brookview st. Dor pic.twitter.com/09RJTiQIbl — Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) October 21, 2022 Crews rescued a child and two adults who were trapped on the second floor as well. They were t…
Police & Fire
Neighbor Rescues Mother, Children From 3-Alarm Boston Fire That Displaced 9
A heroic neighbor helped save a mother and her two children who were trapped inside a burning Boston home that was destroyed by at three-alarm fire, authorities said. The fire started at 10-12 Delford Street in Roslindale around 12:10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, Boston Fire said on Twitter. Responding crews found people were trapped inside the two-story building, that was quickly going up in flames. At approximately 12:10 heavy fire from 2 1/2 story occupied building building this is now a 3rd alarm all companies are working pic.twitter.com/EqDNixc0Yt — Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) …
Police & Fire
Families Looking To Rebuild After 'Catastrophic' Fire Destroyed Lynn Home
Several people are looking to start a new life after their home was destroyed by a fire in Lynn earlier this week. "My house unexpectedly caught on fire and we were rushed out of our home," Tiffany Alba said in a GoFundMe. "This has been a heart breaking hardship for us as we were only able to recover a few items." Lynn firefighters responded to the fire at 44 Allerton Street just after 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, the Department of Fire Services said. Upon arrival, crews found heavy flames coming through the roof of the two-story home. Lynn Allerton St pic.twitter.com/0fR6E6RgXq …
Police & Fire
Several Students Displaced By 2-Alarm Boston Fire, Officials Offer Safety Reminders
Multiple residents, including several students, are displaced after a 2-alarm fire broke out at an apartment building in Boston and fire officials are using the incident to set an example. Crews responded to the fire at a four-story building at 10-12 Glenville Avenue in Allston around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, Boston Fire said on Twitter. At approximately 8 PM fire at 10-12 Glenville Ave Allston. This is a large 4 story occupied building . Heavy smoke in the basement and floor one. A second alarm was ordered. pic.twitter.com/AtS7uKCZuq — Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) August 31, 2…
Police & Fire
At Least 16 Displaced By 4-Alarm Fire In Boston Neighborhood: Fire Officials
At least 16 people are displaced following a four-alarm fire at a multi-person home in Boston, fire officials said. Crews responded to the fire at 59 Wales Avenue in Dorchester around 1:15 p.m. on Monday, June 27, Boston Fire Department said on Twitter. At approximately 1:15 heavy fire on all 3 floors of a multi family building. The fire has extended to the adjacent building. This is now a 4 alarm fire. pic.twitter.com/taOuHBOPnB — Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) June 27, 2022 The fire also spread to the adjacent building and crews were able to extinguish the fire within the hour, th…
Police & Fire
At Least 45 Displaced By 3-Alarm Fire At Boston Area High-Rise
At least 45 residents have been displaced following a 3-alarm fire at a Revere high rise, the Salvation Army of Massachusetts said on Twitter. EDS Update: @SalArmyEDS Lynn team is on the scene at a 3-alarm fire on the 11th floor of a #Revere high rise. Our canteen is on the scene feeding and hydrating 45 displaced individuals and families, working alongside @BostonSparks & @RedCrossMA. pic.twitter.com/q4uPeG4Kxc — The Salvation Army of Massachusetts (@SalvationArmyMA) June 21, 2022 The fire broke out at 370 Ocean Ave in Revere shortly after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, according to a…
Police & Fire
One Hospitalized, Five Displaced In Late-Night Western Mass Fire
One person is in the hospital and five are without a home after a late-night fire ripped through a Springfield home, fire officials said. Crews were on the scene of the fire, which broke out at a home on 276 Dickson Street, around 10:10 p.m. on Monday, June 20, according to a Tweet from Springfield Fire. SFD “On Scene “ 276 Dickinson St. Working fire all companies are operating at this time. pic.twitter.com/CG7DvurdiH — SPRINGFIELD FIRE (@SFD_HQ) June 21, 2022 One person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and those displaced were being helped by the Red Cross, Sprin…
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