2 Elderly People, 1 Officer Hospitalized After 3-Alarm Rockport Blaze 2 Elderly People, 1 Officer Hospitalized After 3-Alarm Rockport Blaze
2 Elderly People, 1 Officer Hospitalized After 3-Alarm Rockport Blaze Two elderly people as well as a police officer suffered injuries during a fire that broke out at a home in Rockport, officials said. The fire started shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, on the second floor of a home at 74 Phillips Ave., according to the Rockport Fire Department.
 A police officer and a good Samaritan managed to save two elderly residents from the burning building. Related: 6 Displaced In Mattapan 2-Alarm Fire: Boston FD “Both residents and the Officer were transported by Rockport Ambulance and Beauport Ambulance to Beverly Hospital and Addison Gilbert Hosp…
Teen Killed In Fiery Hopkinton Crash ID'd As Franklin Woman Teen Killed In Fiery Hopkinton Crash ID'd As Franklin Woman
Teen Killed In Fiery Hopkinton Crash ID'd As Franklin Woman Police have identified the 19-year-old woman killed in a fiery single-car crash on I-495 in Hopkinton.  Allison Kane, of Franklin, wrecked her Nissan Altima near mile marker 55.2 in Hopkinton just after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, Massachusetts State Police said. The car burst into flames after hitting the median in the northbound lane.  Authorities pronounced her dead at the scene. It's unclear what caused her to crash. State police are investigating the incident.  A LinkedIn account said Kane had graduated from Franklin High School last year. 
1 Dead In Early Morning Cambridge Apartment Fire; 15 Left Homeless 1 Dead In Early Morning Cambridge Apartment Fire; 15 Left Homeless
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…
Chelsea Building Fire Rule Suspicious; Reward Offered For Info Chelsea Building Fire Rule Suspicious; Reward Offered For Info
Chelsea Building Fire Rule Suspicious; Reward Offered For Info Fire officials are offering a $5,000 reward for information as they investigate who sparked a three-alarm blaze in Suffolk County.  The fire happened at 43-45 Blossom St. in Chelsea on the evening of Nov. 8. “This fire had a very real chance of spreading to other buildings in a densely built residential neighborhood,” said Chelsea Fire Chief Leonard Albanese. The Chelsea Fire Department responded to heavy fire on the upper floors of the vacant building. The fire spread through the roof of the structure, but firefighters were able to contain it.  No injuries were reported. The…
Multiple Firefighters Hurt After 3-Alarm Framingham Blaze Multiple Firefighters Hurt After 3-Alarm Framingham Blaze
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…
Troopers Unable To Save Man From Drowning In Burning Car In Plainville Crash: Police Troopers Unable To Save Man From Drowning In Burning Car In Plainville Crash: Police
Troopers Unable To Save Man From Drowning In Burning Car In Plainville Crash: Police Despite the best efforts of state troopers, a 23-year-old man died early Tuesday morning, Oct. 10, when his car crashed into a median on I-495 in Norfolk County, authorities said.  Sage A. Woodward, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, crashed his BMW on the highway near mile marker 35.2 in Plainville around 3:45 a.m., Massachusetts State Troopers said. The car landed in water, but the vehicle burst into flames, which started a small brush fire.  Troopers Matt Higgins and Grant Gadbois were the first on the scene and found the 2008 sedan upside down in the channel. They rushed do…
Man Battles Yacht Blaze Until Firefighters Can Finish Off Job In Newburyport Man Battles Yacht Blaze Until Firefighters Can Finish Off Job In Newburyport
Man Battles Yacht Blaze Until Firefighters Can Finish Off Job In Newburyport A nearby boat owner at an Essex County yacht club helped keep a blaze at bay until firefighters could arrive, officials said.  A 42-foot yacht at the Newburyport Yacht Club, located at 300 Merrimack Street, caught on fire before 10:20 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, according to the Newburyport Fire Department. The owner of another boat noticed the fire and called 911 before taking the initiative and grabbing a fire extinguisher to help battle back the blaze.  The volunteer's work helped slow the spread of the fire until firefighters arrived and extinguished the blaze in about 10 minutes…
Social Media Roasts MBTA For Red Line Fire While Firefighters Deal With Fallout Social Media Roasts MBTA For Red Line Fire While Firefighters Deal With Fallout
Social Media Roasts MBTA For Red Line Fire While Firefighters Deal With Fallout An MBTA train caught on fire Thursday morning, July 13, delaying commuters and sparking blazing online outrage.  The fire broke out underneath a Red Line train just after 6 a.m. sending smoke into the cars and forcing passengers to self-evacuate, according to the Boston Fire Department. Service between Harvard and Broadway was delayed and buses replaced service to the  Charles/MGH station was bypassed while firefighters responded to the scene, according to the MBTA. Luckily, no one was injured.  But Thursday's fire caused a deluge of jokes and complaints on Twitter aimed at the MBTA, with o…
Dog Dies In 3-Alarm Fire That Tore Through Millis Apartment Complex: Officials Dog Dies In 3-Alarm Fire That Tore Through Millis Apartment Complex: Officials
Dog Dies In 3-Alarm Fire That Tore Through Millis Apartment Complex: Officials Three pets, including a dog, were killed after a multi-alarm fire tore through an apartment complex in Millis this week, according to fire officials. Crews responded to the three-alarm fire at 30 Stoneybrook Drive just before 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, Millis Fire said on Facebook.  At 9:24am the Millis Public Safety Dispatch received a 911 call reporting smoke in the building of Bld #30 Stoneybrook... Posted by Millis Fire Department on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Upon arrival, firefighters saw heavy smoke and flames coming from the third floor. Crews worked quickly to put out the fi…
Wakefield Fire Victims Cope With 'Unimaginable Loss' Of Pet Dogs With Community Support Wakefield Fire Victims Cope With 'Unimaginable Loss' Of Pet Dogs With Community Support
Wakefield Fire Victims Cope With 'Unimaginable Loss' Of Pet Dogs With Community Support Oddie and Zara, two beloved pet dogs, died tragically in a four-alarm that destroyed multiple apartment units and a Wakefield pizza shop. Amanda Howell, of Wakefield, was recovering from extensive surgery for her ovarian cancer when a fire consumed her home, her possessions, and her dog, Oddie, on  Sunday, May 14, according to a GoFundMe created to help her recover from the losses. A person noticed the fire at Charlie's On Main, a pizzeria located at 340 Main Street in Wakefield, and reported it to officials. Firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings, but the resta…
2 Dogs Die, 4 People Displaced In 4-Alarm Fire At Wakefield Pizza Shop, Apartment Building 2 Dogs Die, 4 People Displaced In 4-Alarm Fire At Wakefield Pizza Shop, Apartment Building
2 Dogs Die, 4 People Displaced In 4-Alarm Fire At Wakefield Pizza Shop, Apartment Building A four-alarm fire racked a building, closing businesses but narrowly avoiding spreading to neighboring structures, officials say.  A person spotted a fire at Charlie's On Main, a pizzeria located at 340 Main Street, from outside the building at approximately 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, according to the Wakefield Fire Department.  As soon as crews arrived at the scene they struck a second alarm, followed quickly by a third. A fourth alarm was struck almost an hour after the first, at approximately 4:50 p.m., when firefighters were forced to evacuate the building because of structural damage.  …
No Injuries Reported After Crews Snuff Multi-Alarm Fire In Watertown: Police No Injuries Reported After Crews Snuff Multi-Alarm Fire In Watertown: Police
No Injuries Reported After Crews Snuff Multi-Alarm Fire In Watertown: Police No injuries were reported after firefighters put out a three-alarm blaze at a Greater Boston home, according to authorities. Crews responded to the fire on Maple Street in Watertown just after 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, Watertown Fire said on Facebook.  Shortly after 3:00pm Group 4 responded to the report of a structure fire on Maple Street. First arriving companies... Posted by Watertown Fire Department on Thursday, May 11, 2023 Upon arrival, crews went straight to work to contain the blaze which "already had a good hold on the multi-family home," Watertown Fire said.  Please a…