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'Stayed By His Side Til The End': Dog Remained Loyal To Owner During Fatal CT Fire 'Stayed By His Side Til The End': Dog Remained Loyal To Owner During Fatal CT Fire
'Stayed By His Side Til The End': Dog Remained Loyal To Owner During Fatal CT Fire A Connecticut family who lost a 32-year-old man and two dogs in a devastating house fire is taking solace in the fact that one of his beloved pets never left his side. Now, the community is rallying to help them rebuild. Firefighters sped to the 100 block of Brookside Place in Cheshire around 3 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, after reports of a raging house fire. Inside, Zachary Naoumides was with his father, veterinarian Dr. Nicholas Naoumides, when flames quickly spread through the home. His father escaped by jumping from the roof, suffering severe smoke inhalation. Zachary, however, did not survi…
CNA Mom Of 3, Man Died Of Gunshots Before Arson Fire: Coroner CNA Mom Of 3, Man Died Of Gunshots Before Arson Fire: Coroner
CNA Mom Of 3, Man Died Of Gunshots Before Arson Fire: Coroner The two people rescued from a burning Stewartstown Borough home Sunday morning died from gunshot wounds to the head before the blaze even started, new investigation details confirm. Jennifer Troch, 41, and Michael Shores Jr., 54, both of the first block of North Main Street, were pronounced dead at WellSpan York Hospital on Sunday, Aug. 3—Shores Jr. at 7:12 a.m., Troch at 7:30 a.m., Coroner Pam Gay said in separate releases. Both were found unconscious during a firefighter-led rescue from the second floor and rushed to the hospital in cardiac arrest. Troch, a Maryland native and mother of t…
Police ID Retired Mass Officer, Marines As Man Who Died In Fire: 'We Will Miss Him Immensely' Police ID Retired Mass Officer, Marines As Man Who Died In Fire: 'We Will Miss Him Immensely'
Police ID Retired Mass Officer, Marines As Man Who Died In Fire: 'We Will Miss Him Immensely' A respected veteran, longtime police officer, father, and grandfather died in a house fire that tore through his home on Washington Avenue in Revere earlier this week, officials said. Richard Serino, 77, was killed when flames engulfed part of his multi-family home on Tuesday, June 17, authorities said.  Serino was a retired Revere police officer with decades on the force. He served in the Marines before joining the police department.  “This is a very sad day for the Revere Fire Department and the City of Revere,” Acting Revere Fire Chief James E. Cullen. “Mr. Serino was beloved …
Fire Kills Father, 2 Sons: New Details Emerge In Cause Of Fatal NY Blaze (UPDATE) Fire Kills Father, 2 Sons: New Details Emerge In Cause Of Fatal NY Blaze (UPDATE)
Fire Kills Father, 2 Sons: New Details Emerge In Cause Of Fatal NY Blaze (Update) Police have released additional details about the devastating Hudson Valley, NY house fire that claimed the lives of a father and his two young sons.  The fire broke out around 8:10 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at a multi-family residence at 876 Pulaski Highway in the Orange County town of Goshen, as Daily Voice previously reported.  According to New York State Police, an upstairs neighbor first noticed smoke coming from a pipe behind the kitchen stove, immediately evacuated with her two children, and called 911. Just before exiting, the neighbor saw her downstairs neighbor, Shane M…
Father, 2 Young Sons Die In NY Fire: Officials Father, 2 Young Sons Die In NY Fire: Officials
Father, 2 Young Sons Die In NY Fire: Officials A father and his two young sons were killed in a devastating house fire Saturday night, May 31, in a Hudson Valley, NY town, authorities said. Shane Munn, 40, and his two sons, ages 12 and 17, all died in the blaze at 876 Pulaski Highway in Goshen at approximately 8:10 p.m., according to New York State Police. Firefighters arrived on scene to find the building completely engulfed in flames, police said. Munn was found dead inside the home, while his two sons were rushed to Garnett Health Medical Center in Wallkill, where they later died from their injuries, according to NYSP.…
Fatal Fire: Couple Charged In Airbnb Blaze That Killed Mass Teacher, Baby, Cops Say Fatal Fire: Couple Charged In Airbnb Blaze That Killed Mass Teacher, Baby, Cops Say
Fatal Fire: Couple Charged In Airbnb Blaze That Killed Mass Teacher, Baby, Cops Say A Westchester County couple has been formally indicted on manslaughter charges in connection with a devastating Airbnb house fire that killed a Massachusetts mother and her 1-year-old daughter in Dutchess County, authorities announced.  Hastings-on-Hudson residents Meredith Darcy, 55, and Dennis Darcy, 57, were charged with two counts of second-degree manslaughter each after a Dutchess County Grand Jury determined that their failure to provide working smoke detectors in the short-term rental home led to the deaths of Shannon K. Hubbard, 35, and her infant daughter, the Dutchess County D…
Connecticut Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific' Conditions: Police Connecticut Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific' Conditions: Police
Connecticut Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific' Conditions: Police A Connecticut woman has been arrested after police say she held her stepson captive for over two decades, subjecting him to extreme neglect and abuse before he allegedly set fire to their home in a desperate bid for freedom. Kimberly Sullivan, 56, of Waterbury, was arrested on Wednesday, March 12, and charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons, and first-degree reckless endangerment, police said.  New Report: Stepmom Accused Of Holding Man Hostage Posts Bond; Police Detail Victim's Lif…
1 Dead, Another Hospitalized Following Late-Night Western Mass. Fire 1 Dead, Another Hospitalized Following Late-Night Western Mass. Fire
1 Dead, Another Hospitalized Following Late-Night Western Mass. Fire Firefighters were called to a house fire around 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 52 Silver St. in Greenfield with reports of multiple people trapped inside, the Massachusetts Fire Marshal said.  Greenfield firefighters beat back flames before they could make it inside. Once they did they found one person dead and two others suffering injuries. Authorities did not release the victim's name. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death.  A second victim was taken to the hospital, and their condition is unknown. A third p…
Brush Fire Spreads To Multiple Homes In Western Mass Brush Fire Spreads To Multiple Homes In Western Mass
Brush Fire Spreads To Multiple Homes In Western Mass A small brush fire in Berkshire County Friday afternoon, Nov. 8, spread to multiple homes, causing major damage, authorities said.  Firefighters were called to 8-10 Scammell Avenue in Pittsfield just before 4:30 p.m. after a bushfire leaped onto a two-family home and a large deck at nearby 15 Draper Ave., authorities said.  Pittsfield firefighters, assisted by multiple other local agencies, were able to put the fire out by 5 p.m., though the homes sustained significant damage, officials said.  No one was injured in the blaze.  Authorities said two families lived a…
Woman, Dog Killed In CT House Fire Woman, Dog Killed In CT House Fire
Woman, Dog Killed In CT House Fire A woman and her dog were killed during a Connecticut house fire. The incident took place in Hartford County around 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 22 in a single-family home on Pequabuck Street in Bristol. Bristol firefighters responding to the two-alarm fire made an aggressive attack, suppressing a large body of fire in the kitchen and main living area, the Bristol Fire Department said. During a search following the fire, a woman and a dog were found inside the home, the department said. Both were pronounced dead. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway. The woman has not been…
Neighbor Helps Save Couple From Western Mass House Fire; Both Seriously Burned In Blaze Neighbor Helps Save Couple From Western Mass House Fire; Both Seriously Burned In Blaze
Neighbor Helps Save Couple From Western Mass House Fire; Both Seriously Burned In Blaze A couple in Hampden County were seriously injured in a house fire Monday morning, Dec. 18, but it could have been much worse if not for a neighbor who saw the smoke and rushed to help, authorities said.  The fire began just before 8 a.m. at 88 Stafford Holland Road in Wales. Firefighters arrived to find smoke pouring from the front of the home, the State Fire Marshal's Office said.  Authorities did not identify the couple.  They were able to escape the blaze, and a neighbor helped pull one of them to safety.  The couple were taken to UMass Medical Center with seri…
NEW UPDATE: Woman Dies From Injuries In Western Mass Fire, Second Woman Remains In Burn Ward NEW UPDATE: Woman Dies From Injuries In Western Mass Fire, Second Woman Remains In Burn Ward
NEW Update: Woman Dies From Injuries In Western Mass Fire, Second Woman Remains In Burn Ward New Update: State officials announced Thursday afternoon, Dec. 14, that one of the women injured in an overnight fire has died. The second woman, who was taken to a Boston hospital with severe burns, remains hospitalized. She is expected to survive, officials said.  Related: Authorities Identify Woman Killed In Orange House Fire Two other women who were at the 99 West River Street home at the time of the fire were able to escape without serious injury. Several of their dogs died in the blaze.  The house is considered a total loss.  A GoFundMe created to help the…
BJ's To Pay $9M For Not Reporting Air Conditioner Defect Linked To Death Of NY Mom, Feds Say BJ's To Pay $9M For Not Reporting Air Conditioner Defect Linked To Death Of NY Mom, Feds Say
BJ's To Pay $9M For Not Reporting Air Conditioner Defect Linked To Death Of NY Mom, Feds Say BJ's Wholesale Club has agreed to pay $9 million in penalties for failing to immediately report a known defect with an air conditioner it sold linked to the death of a mother after a house fire. The move by the Massachusetts-based company, located in Marlborough in Middlesex County, resolves its charges by the US. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The CPSC said BJ’s knowingly failed to immediately report to it, as required by law, that portable air conditioners manufactured by Royal Sovereign International, Inc. and sold by BJ’s, contained a defect that could create a substantial p…
Woman, 62, Killed In Fire ID'd; Investigators Say Central Mass Blaze Started In Kitchen Woman, 62, Killed In Fire ID'd; Investigators Say Central Mass Blaze Started In Kitchen
Woman, 62, Killed In Fire ID'd; Investigators Say Central Mass Blaze Started In Kitchen Fire investigators say the three-alarm fire that killed a 62-year-old woman in Worcester County on Thursday, Sept. 7, started on the kitchen stove, authorities said.  Jacqueline "Jackie" Doherty died in the 92 Fern Street blaze in Athol that began just before 10 a.m., the State Fire Marshal's Office said. A second person in the home was taken to an area hospital and is recovering from their wounds. Their name and the extent of their injuries were not released.  Dan Plourde, a friend of Jackie's, said she was a brilliant woman who worked at Schepens Eye Research Institute. She…
Dead Body Found Inside Burning Belchertown Home Dead Body Found Inside Burning Belchertown Home
Dead Body Found Inside Burning Belchertown Home Fire crews in Hampshire County found a dead body inside a Belchertown home after they raced to put out the fire consuming a house at 42 Daniel Square, authorities said.  Belchertown crews called for mutual aid, and nearby firehouses in Amherst, Bondsville, Granby, Ludlow, Palmer, Pelham, Three Rivers, and Westover provided mutual assistance to fight the flames.   Once the flames were out and investigators could begin their inquiries, authorities found the body of an adult male inside the home. Police did not identify the man or say if he lived there.  They also did…
Death ID: Police Identified Man Who Perished In CT Fire Death ID: Police Identified Man Who Perished In CT Fire
Death ID: Police Identified Man Who Perished In CT Fire Police have identified a man who was found dead following a fire at a Connecticut home. Tolland County resident Joel Kerr, age 66, of Vernon, was found dead on Sunday, June 11 inside a home at 144 Hany Lane in Vernon. According to Lt. Robert Marra of the Vernon Police, firefighters overhauling the house after the fire was extinguished found Kerr inside the home. Earlier report: Fatal Fire: Man In 60s Found Inside Burned-Out Vernon Home Members of the Vernon Police Detective Division, the State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit, and The Office of the Chief Medical…
Fatal Fire: CT Man In 60s Found Inside Burned-Out Home Fatal Fire: CT Man In 60s Found Inside Burned-Out Home
Fatal Fire: CT Man In 60s Found Inside Burned-Out Home A Connecticut man in his 60s was found dead inside a home following a house fire. The fire took place in Tolland County around 11:30 p.m., Sunday, June 11 on Haney Lane in Vernon. According to Lt. Robert Marra of the Vernon Police, firefighters overhauling the house after the fire was extinguished found the body of a man in his 60s inside the home. Marra said police are waiting for final confirmation from the Connecticut Medical Examiner's Office before releasing the identity of the victim. Currently, officials with the Vernon Fire Marshal's Office along with the state Fire Marshal are in…
Community Mourns Death Of 79-Year-Old Woman Killed In Central Mass Explosive Fire Community Mourns Death Of 79-Year-Old Woman Killed In Central Mass Explosive Fire
Community Mourns Death Of 79-Year-Old Woman Killed In Central Mass Explosive Fire A community in Central Massachusetts is coming together to mourn the loss of woman who tragically died in an explosive house fire a day after her 79th birthday last week. Anyone who lived in or around Berlin most likely had a great story about Judy Christensen, according to a GoFundMe campaign.  The woman "was always the fire person to lend a hand or her home to anyone who needed it," the campaign reads.  Judy Christensen was the the definition of kind. She would have given the clothes off her back and a room in her home to... Posted by Felicia Lowe on Saturday, April 15, 2023 "Countl…
Woman Killed In Central Mass Fire IDed; Blaze Ruled Accidental Woman Killed In Central Mass Fire IDed; Blaze Ruled Accidental
Woman Killed In Central Mass Fire IDed; Blaze Ruled Accidental Fire officials in Worcester County released the identity of the 86-year-old woman who was killed on Monday, April 3, in a Westborough house fire.  Evelyn M. McGlory was found dead in her living room when firefighters arrived at her 55 Belknap St. home around 1:45 p.m. after someone called to report smoke pouring from the home, Westborough firefighters said. A preliminary investigation found that the fire was not intentionally set, but officials "were unable to rule out the unsafe disposal of smoking materials or an electrical event as the exact cause," Westborough investigators sa…
House Fire: Minor Injuries In Early Morning Holyoke Blaze House Fire: Minor Injuries In Early Morning Holyoke Blaze
House Fire: Minor Injuries In Early Morning Holyoke Blaze Firefighters in Hamden County were quick to the scene of an early morning house fire after a 911.  Holyoke firefighters arrived at the 160 Pine Street home just before 5 a.m. in the driving snow when a neighbor noticed the house next door was on fire, authorities said. Despite crews best efforts the high winds pushed the flames onto a nearby home.  Crews were able to get the blaze under control after a short period and rescued a resident of the first home who had minor smoke inhalation injuries, authorities said. They were taken to an area hospital for treatment. 
Donations Pour In For Westborough Family Who Lost Home To Fire Donations Pour In For Westborough Family Who Lost Home To Fire
Donations Pour In For Westborough Family Who Lost Home To Fire A GoFundMe for a Westborough family who lost their home in a fire last week has surpassed its goal of $25,000 in just a few days.  Matthew Travis created the fundraiser after his parent's home at 65 Adams St. was destroyed in a February 24 fire. The fire marshal estimated the damage to the house at $500,000. It's unclear what sparked the blaze, but officials say it started in the living room.  Thankfully, no one was hurt.  Related: Westborough Firefighters Close Intersection To Battle House Fire Matthew wrote that his father, Paul Travis, wasn't home, but his quick-thinking…
House Fire: 1 Person Hospitalized, Others Displaced After Central Mass Blaze House Fire: 1 Person Hospitalized, Others Displaced After Central Mass Blaze
House Fire: 1 Person Hospitalized, Others Displaced After Central Mass Blaze One person was hospitalized, and others were displaced after a Brookfield house fire on Thursday, Feb. 16. But fast-working firefighters were able to rescue several pets from the inferno.  The call came in just after 1:30 p.m. that a house near the intersection of Common Street and Post Road was in flames, the Brookfield Fire Department said. Putting it out became a group effort as fire crews from East Brookfield, West Brookfield, North Brookfield, and Spencer all helped stop the blaze before it consumed the home.  Brookfield firefighters battled a blaze at this home on Thursday, Feb. 1…
Ludlow Blaze That Injured 2 Blamed On Smoking Near Oxygen Tank: Fire Marshal Ludlow Blaze That Injured 2 Blamed On Smoking Near Oxygen Tank: Fire Marshal
Ludlow Blaze That Injured 2 Blamed On Smoking Near Oxygen Tank: Fire Marshal A house fire that injured two people in Ludlow over the weekend started when someone smoked near an oxygen tank, authorities said.  The blaze broke out just before 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, on Evergreen Circle. Firefighters found smoke billowing out of the first floor of the two-story home, officials said. The people inside were able to escape before the crews arrived.  Both residents were treated at area hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries and are recovering from their wounds, the state fire marshall said.  Investigators said the fire began on the first floor whe…
No Injuries Reported After 3-Alarm Fire Rips Through Abandoned Oxford Home No Injuries Reported After 3-Alarm Fire Rips Through Abandoned Oxford Home
No Injuries Reported After 3-Alarm Fire Rips Through Abandoned Oxford Home No injuries were reported after multiple crews battled a three-alarm fire at an abandoned house in Central Massachusetts, reports said. Oxford Fire responded to reports of a possible fire in the area of Route 20 (Southbridge Road) and Leicester Street just after 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, Quiet Corner Alerts said on Facebook. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke coming from a vacant building but no flames. However as more firefighters arrived, the intensity of the fire grew and eventually reached three alarms.  Current situation at 60 Leicester Street in Oxford. Our Tower is in ope…
Blood, Knife Found In Basement Of Missing Mass Woman's Home: Prosecutor Blood, Knife Found In Basement Of Missing Mass Woman's Home: Prosecutor
Blood, Knife Found In Basement Of Missing Mass Woman's Home: Prosecutor New details have emerged about the disappearance of a 39-year-old woman from Cohasset and her husband's alleged interference with authorities and their investigation.  Brian Walshe, age 47, pleaded not guilty in Quincy District Court on Monday, Jan. 9 after he was arrested for misleading investigators in their search of his wife Ana Walshe on Sunday.  During Brian's hearing, prosecutors said that blood was found in one section of the Walshe's Cohasset home, from which Ana was reportedly last seen leaving on January 1. A bloody knife was also recovered from the basement, prosecutors said.  …
19 People Displaced By 2-Alarm Christmas Eve Fire In Springfield: Officials 19 People Displaced By 2-Alarm Christmas Eve Fire In Springfield: Officials
19 People Displaced By 2-Alarm Christmas Eve Fire In Springfield: Officials Nineteen people were displaced after a two-alarm fire ripped through a Springfield home on Christmas Eve, officials said. The fire occurred at 155 Bay Street in Springfield on the night of Saturday, Dec. 24, according to Springfield Fire on Twitter. Responding crews saw heavy smoke coming from the three-tiered structure upon arrival.  Second alarm has been struck 155 Bay St. pic.twitter.com/ufHiXw4zkO — SPRINGFIELD FIRE (@SFD_HQ) December 25, 2022 Everyone inside was safely evacuated and no one was injured, MassLive reports. The fire apparently started in a third-floor bedroom, Springf…
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 …
Western Massachusetts Home Destroyed By Early Morning Fire: Officials Western Massachusetts Home Destroyed By Early Morning Fire: Officials
Western Massachusetts Home Destroyed By Early Morning Fire: Officials A house near the Massachusetts/Connecticut border is in shambles following an early morning fire this week, officials said.  Crews in Hampden County responded to the fire at a home in the town of Holland at around 5:25 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, Holland Fire said in Twitter. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire coming from the back of the building. At approximately 5:25am, the Holland Fire Department was toned for a fully involved structure fire. First arriving engines found heavy fire coming from the back side of the structure and already self venting through the roof. pic.twit…
66-Year-Old Grandmother Killed In 2-Alarm Western Massachusetts Fire 66-Year-Old Grandmother Killed In 2-Alarm Western Massachusetts Fire
66-Year-Old Grandmother Killed In 2-Alarm Western Massachusetts Fire A 66-year-old woman has died after a 2-alarm fire ripped through a home in a small Western Massachusetts community, officials said. The Franklin County fire occurred at 20 Bridge Street in Millers Falls around 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, the Department of Fire Services (DFS) reports.  Upon arrival, crews found heavy flames coming from the home. It was also reported that people were trapped inside, DFS said.  "My grandmother was gone," the victim's family said on a donation page organized on their behalf. "She was engulfed in the room she was in and wasn’t able to get out."  "My parents …
Fitchburg Family Displaced After 3-Alarm Fire Rips Through Their Home (UPDATE) Fitchburg Family Displaced After 3-Alarm Fire Rips Through Their Home (UPDATE)
Fitchburg Family Displaced After 3-Alarm Fire Rips Through Their Home (Update) A family has been displaced and lost several pets after a 3-alarm fire broke out at their Fitchburg, authorities said.  Fitchburg firefighters responded to the fire at a two-story home at 34 Maple Street on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 11, Fitchburg Fire said on Facebook.  Happening now Building fire 187 Milk St. A third alarm has been struck and a bulk of the fire has been knocked down. More details to follow as they become available. Posted by Fitchburg Fire Department on Sunday, September 11, 2022 While the fire on the first two floors was knocked down within 15 minutes, crews h…
GoFundMe Created For Hyde Park Family Saved By Off-Duty Boston Firefighter GoFundMe Created For Hyde Park Family Saved By Off-Duty Boston Firefighter
GoFundMe Created For Hyde Park Family Saved By Off-Duty Boston Firefighter A family in Hyde Park could have lost their lives in house fire on Sunday, July 17, if it weren't for an off-duty firefighter who lived nearby to rescue them. Now they're asking the public to help them rebuild all they lost.  The blaze broke out at 22 Norton Street just after 7 a.m. and quickly spread throughout the house. It was all so sudden that Luzmar Centeno had no choice but to drop her 1-year-old daughter from a second-story window into the arms of an off-duty fireman below.  Centeno, her daughter Sophia, son Fernanda, and husband Tito Esteban escaped the conflagration with minor in…