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Cotton Candy Makers Ignite Sugar, Sparking Large Recall Cotton Candy Makers Ignite Sugar, Sparking Large Recall
Cotton Candy Makers Ignite Sugar, Sparking Large Recall Thousands of cotton candy makers are being recalled after a dozen reports of sparking and fire.  Wuensche USA issued the recall for about 21,690 Ambiano Cotton Candy Makers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Sept. 18. The heating element can cause sugar to ignite if the machine is used without the included sugar receptacle, posing a fire hazard. Wuensche has received 12 reports of sparking or fire. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. The recall covers models that came in red or teal with a clear plastic cover. "Ambiano" and the model numb…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
6 Signs Your Home Is At High Risk Of Starting An Electric Fire 6 Signs Your Home Is At High Risk Of Starting An Electric Fire
6 Signs Your Home Is At High Risk Of Starting An Electric Fire A recent church fire caused by malfunctioning electric work has the Massachusetts Fire Marshal out spreading awareness of the signs a home may be at higher risk of starting an electric fire as well as the signs that an electrical fire is already burning. On Wednesday, Feb. 24, the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office said that the cause of the Corpus Christi Parish Rectory at Holy Rosary Church fire in Lawrence was electrical. The four-alarm blaze broke out a little before 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, at 35 Essex St. The one pastor inside the rectory at the time was able to escape safel…

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by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
Space Heaters May Have Caused Fatal Fire - Victim ID'd Space Heaters May Have Caused Fatal Fire - Victim ID'd
Space Heaters May Have Caused Fatal Fire - Victim ID'd Fire officials have determined the cause of a fatal fire in Blackstone, while the District Attorney has identified the victim. On Tuesday, Feb. 2, fire and law enforcement officials said the cause of the Jan. 30 fire at 16 Auclair St. in Blackstone was electrical. The fire, which engulfed a one-family home converted with an apartment on the side, was fatal for Teagan “Dave” Lafayette, 30, who lived there. Lafayette was an inspector for Tegra Medical in Franklin. He enjoyed fishing and gaming, Lafayette's obituary said. A GoFundMe campaign was started for Lafayette’s family with the goal …

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by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
Seven People Are Without A Home Following Springfield Fire Seven People Are Without A Home Following Springfield Fire
Seven People Are Without A Home Following Springfield Fire An Ames Street structure fire in Springfield has left seven people with nowhere to live. The Wednesday, Aug. 12, fire at 36 Ames St., is being investigated by the Springfield Arson And Bomb Squad, the Springfield Fire Department said. The people who lost their home were a family, WesternMass News reported: a mother, father, and five children. The family’s five pets were able to make it out of the house. The mother said electrical work was being done to the home around the time of the fire. The family is being assisted by the American Red Cross.

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by Kristin Palpini