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Police & Fire
Fatal Fire: CT Man Found In Basement Following Blaze, Police Say
A man was found dead in a basement following a fire at a Connecticut home. The fire took place in Hartford County around 10 p.m., Monday, May 1 in Bristol on Steele Road. Bristol firefighters and police officers responded to the call for an active structure fire, said Bristol Police Lt. Patrick Krajewski. “As firefighters searched the home, they located an elderly male in the basement, who they removed to an awaiting ambulance where lifesaving measures were taken,” Krajewski said. Krajewski said the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Another resident was able to make it out of the hom…
Police & Fire
Fatal Fire: Person Died Trying To Get Personal Items Out Of Flames In Cummington
One person was killed and another seriously injured in an early morning fire on Friday, April 28, in Hampshire County, authorities said. Cummington firefighters received a 911 call just after 5:30 a.m. to 9 Thayer Corner Road, where they found a two-story home completely engulfed in flames, the state fire marshal said. A preliminary investigation showed that the two occupants escaped the fire, but one went back inside to retrieve personal items and did not make it back out, officials said. The second victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Officials …
Police & Fire
Two Firefighters Hurt In Blaze That Displaced 7 In Worcester
A late-night fire in Worcester left seven people without a place to sleep and sent two firefighters to seek medical treatment. The two-alarm blaze began just after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at 4 Normal Street. When crews arrived, the fire had consumed the front of the two-story building, Worcester firefighters said. Crews got the blaze under control in 30 minutes. Two firefighters received minor injuries in the conflagration, a department spokesperson said. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Police & Fire
Explosive House Fire At Central Mass Home Claims Elderly Woman's Life: Officials
A 79-year-old woman has died and another person was injured after a fire and explosion occurred at a home in Central Massachusetts this week, officials said. Berlin Fire responded to the explosion at 71 Pleasant Street in Berlin around 3:30 a.m. on Friday, April 14, the Department of Fire Services (DFS) reports. Upon arrival, firefighters saw a two-story home that had sustained "catastrophic damage" with heavy fire showing, DFS said. BREAKING: The Berlin Fire Chief confirms an elderly female has died in a house explosion on Pleasant St in Berlin. Neighbors rescued another adult trapp…
Neighbors
Community Rallies To Help People Who Lost Cars In Springfield Fire
Springfield firefighters were able to beat back a brush fire on Wednesday, April 12, before anyone was hurt, but two cars weren't so lucky. Now, the community is rallying to help raise money to replace those destroyed rides. The fire started around 250 Albany St. near Gasoline Alley. Fire crews were able to douse the blaze, but photos from the aftermath show how hot the flames got. Only the metal was left on one of the vehicles. SFD responded to 250-270 Albany St. Brush fire that extended to vehicles 2 vehicles where damaged there are no reported injuries scene is clear. Posted by Dr…
Police & Fire
Elderly Woman Killed In 2-Alarm House Fire In Central Mass: Fire Officials
A woman died Monday, April 3, in a two-alarm blaze in Worcester County, fire officials said. Westborough firefighters found the woman dead inside the home when they arrived at the 55 Belknap Street blaze, Fire Chief Patrick Purcell told Daily Voice. Investigators believe the woman was older than 65 and lived there, but officials haven't released her identity. Purcell said the woman's daughter called 911 around 1:45 p.m. when she saw smoke coming from the house. Firefighters found the woman's body in the living room, and Purcell said the fire likely started in that room. Though, officials…
Police & Fire
Three-Alarm Fire Displaces 7, Causes Extensive Damage To Central Mass Home
Several people are without a home after a multi-alarm fire ripped through a multi-family house in Central Massachusetts this week, fire officials tell Daily Voice. Crews responded to the three-alarm fire at 11 Arch Street in North Brookfield around mid-morning on Thursday, March 30, Fire Chief Joseph Holway told Daily Voice. Holway said the building suffered "extensive damage" as flames spread through the walls and the attic, in which Holway believes the fire started. Engine 2 and Ladder 1 working this fire on Arch St in North Brookfield Posted by Spencer Fire & Emergency Servi…
Police & Fire
Update
: Dog, 2 People Die In Early Morning Western Mass Fire, Officials Say
Two older adults and a dog were killed in an early morning fire in Western Massachusetts this week, fire officials said. Springfield Fire responded to the fire at 126 East Street in Springfield around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, the Department of Fire Services (DFS) reports. Upon arrival, firefighters found the two-stry, single-family home fully engulfed in flames. SFD “On Scene “ 126 East St. Working fire all companies are operating at this time. pic.twitter.com/W89HTlvIJ9 — SPRINGFIELD FIRE (@SFD_HQ) March 30, 2023 Crews battled the blaze for about two hours before it was ext…
Police & Fire
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…
Police & Fire
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…
Police & Fire
(
Updated
) Building Blaze: 2-Alarm Fire Causes Traffic Issues In Central Mass
UPDATE: Auburn police announced they had reopened Route 20 west following the Tuesday morning fire. 12:25pm on 3/21- 20 West at the Oxford line is back open!! — Auburn Police (@AuburnMAPolice) March 21, 2023 -------- Police in Worcester County warned drivers Tuesday morning, March 21, that a fire at a lawn-seeding business could cause traffic problems in portions of Auburn and Oxford, officials said. Crews responded to 157 Southbridge Street after a blaze broke out at the Hydro Grass warehouse, fire departments said. Oxford firefighters called for a second alarm just after 10 a.m. a…
Police & Fire
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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