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New Update: Medford Residents Evacuate, Roads Close As Police Investigate Bomb Threat New Update: Medford Residents Evacuate, Roads Close As Police Investigate Bomb Threat
New Update: Medford Residents Evacuate, Roads Close As Police Investigate Bomb Threat An unknown caller reportedly demanded a bag full of cash, threatening to bomb a business if he wishes were not fulfilled, officials say.  The area of 200 Mystic Avenue in Medford was closed the morning of Wednesday, July 5 because of a reported bomb threat, according to the Medford Police Department.  An employee at City Check Cashing, located at 209 Mystic Avenue, called 911 around 8:50 a.m. reporting that the business had just received a threatening call from a man. The man reportedly told the employee to put a large sum of money in a bag and drop it off at a nearby location. He threate…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Emergency Excavation Order Brings Down Burned Chelmsford Home Emergency Excavation Order Brings Down Burned Chelmsford Home
Emergency Excavation Order Brings Down Burned Chelmsford Home A passerby knocked on doors and windows to alert the six residents of a Chelmsford home that the building was on fire, officials say.  Still at the site of the fire almost 12 hours after the blaze began, Fire Chief Gary Ryan watched a two-family home on Quigley Avenue in Chelmsford get torn down. The two-and-a-half story home, built in 1880, broke out in heavy fire on Friday, April 21, sending firefighters to the scene at approximately 5:15 a.m., Ryan said.  CHELMSFORD FIRE| pic.twitter.com/SPa7qyZwm4 — Lowell Scanner (@lowellmaradios) April 21, 2023 It took three and a half hours for…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Hoax Swatting Call Sends At Least 6 Police Departments To Groveland Home Hoax Swatting Call Sends At Least 6 Police Departments To Groveland Home
Hoax Swatting Call Sends At Least 6 Police Departments To Groveland Home A phony call confessing to a violent act, and threatening to harm first responders, led to the unnecessary evacuation of multiple Groveland residences and the gathering of multiple police departments, officials say.  The person behind the fake 911 call, made on Wednesday, Feb 1 around 8:45 p.m., said that he was on Marjorie Street and confessed to both hurting someone and that he would hurt first responders, according to the Groveland Police Department.  In accordance with established procedures, police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical responders were dispatched to the alleged…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Residents Treated After Boston Triple-Decker Goes Up In Flames: Officials Residents Treated After Boston Triple-Decker Goes Up In Flames: Officials
Residents Treated After Boston Triple-Decker Goes Up In Flames: Officials Several residents were treated after a Boston triple-decker home went up in flames, officials said. Firefighters were on the scene of the two-alarm fire at 74 Mora Street in Dorchester on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 27, according to Boston Fire on Twitter. All companies working at 2nd alarm fire @ 74 Mora St Dorchester. The 3 story wood frame has fire on all floors. Several residents rescued pic.twitter.com/83hhRcGNJk — Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) December 27, 2022 The department said several residents were evacuated as flames and smoke travelled up three-story building.  Heav…

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by David Cifarelli
News
UPDATE: Water Main Break In Downtown Lowell Forces Hundreds Out Of Homes UPDATE: Water Main Break In Downtown Lowell Forces Hundreds Out Of Homes
Update: Water Main Break In Downtown Lowell Forces Hundreds Out Of Homes Cleanup is underway after a massive water main break in downtown Lowell forced hundreds of residents out of their homes, reports said. Lowell Police reported the break in the area of Moody Street and Cabot Street near Father Morrissette Boulevard around 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28, according to their Twitter.  One video posted to Facebook showed the water gushing across Race Street and covering the tires of vehicles. People were also being rescued by crews on an inflatable boat, WCVB reports. Posted by Mark Watson on Monday, November 28, 2022 The flooding forced nearly 200 people to evac…

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by David Cifarelli
Schools
Bomb Threat Under Investigation At Belmont High School (DEVELOPING) Bomb Threat Under Investigation At Belmont High School (DEVELOPING)
Bomb Threat Under Investigation At Belmont High School (Developing) Classes were canceled after a bomb threat was made at a Boston-area high school on Halloween, authorities said.  Officials at Belmont High School heard the threat via voicemail on around 10:25 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, police and fire officials report.  Both departments responded to the school and the building was evacuated as a precaution. Belmont Public Schools also canceled classes as a result.  Authorities are continuing to investigate but do not believe that the threat is credible. This is a developing story so check back for updates. 

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
UPDATE: Essex Police Secure Military Device Found At Newly Sold House UPDATE: Essex Police Secure Military Device Found At Newly Sold House
Update: Essex Police Secure Military Device Found At Newly Sold House Several homes were evacuated after a potentially explosive military device was found at a recently-sold house in Essex, authorities said.  The evacuation was ordered after a cleaning crew found an aging mortar shell at a home on Wood Drive around 10:33 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, Police Chief Paul Francis said.  The Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad responded shortly after the initial call and evacuated six homes as a precaution. Parts of Chebacco Lake were cordoned off as well, Francis added. The device was seized and handed over the a US Navy explosive or…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Staff Member Injured By Explosive Package On Northeastern's Campus (UPDATE) Staff Member Injured By Explosive Package On Northeastern's Campus (UPDATE)
Staff Member Injured By Explosive Package On Northeastern's Campus (Update) A staff member has been injured after opening an explosive package at Northeastern University, authorities said.  Police received a call about an explosion at 39 Leon Street around 7:18 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, Boston Police said during a press conference later that evening. This address is part of Holmes Hall on Northeastern University's campus, according to NUPD. pic.twitter.com/8RXc4xsZQr — NU Police Department (@northeasternpd) September 13, 2022 Upon arrival, crews found a 45-year-old male victim suffering from minor hand injuries. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.…

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by David Cifarelli
News
Ammonia Leak At Breakaway Ice Arena In Tewksbury Prompts Evacuation (UPDATE) Ammonia Leak At Breakaway Ice Arena In Tewksbury Prompts Evacuation (UPDATE)
Ammonia Leak At Breakaway Ice Arena In Tewksbury Prompts Evacuation (Update) Residents were forced out of their homes in a Tewksbury neighborhood after an Ammonia leak at the Breakaway Ice Arena, authorities said.  The leak was originally reported at 20 Carter Road around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, unconfirmed reports said. Tewksbury Police were telling people in the area to evacuate their homes as a result, the department said on Twitter. ⚠️ There is a hazardous condition at 20 Carter Street. Anyone in the area of the condition or down wind from the location are being asked to evacuate AWAY FROM THE AREA.IF UNABLE TO EVACUATE PLEASE CONTACT 978-851-7373.#Te…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Bomb Squad Gives All-Clear At Woburn Courthouse After Evacuation: Report Bomb Squad Gives All-Clear At Woburn Courthouse After Evacuation: Report
Bomb Squad Gives All-Clear At Woburn Courthouse After Evacuation: Report The Middlesex Courthouse in Woburn returned to normal around noon on Thursday, Aug. 25, after a bomb threat forced state troopers to evacuate the building, reports said.  The bomb threat came in around 10 a.m. Police did not go into detail about how the threat was made, but troopers took it as credible enough to evacuate the building.  The bomb squad began sweeping the building around 10:30 a.m., officials said. Techs gave the all-clear after more than an hour of searching, NBC Boston reported.  MSP detectives and Bomb Squad on scene at Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn for a bomb thr…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Off-Duty Boston Firefighter Catches Baby As Crews Battle 2-Alarm House Fire Off-Duty Boston Firefighter Catches Baby As Crews Battle 2-Alarm House Fire
Off-Duty Boston Firefighter Catches Baby As Crews Battle 2-Alarm House Fire An off-duty firefighter jumped into action while helping his Boston brethren battle a 2-alarm fire that injured two people and displaced seven, fire officials said.  The fire occurred in the back of a multi-family home at 22 Norton Street in Hyde Park around 7:10 a.m. on Sunday, July 17, Boston Fire said on Twitter.  At approximately 7:10 heavy fire in the rear of 22 Norton St. Hyde Park. A second alarm was immediately ordered. pic.twitter.com/IGrLUynZBU — Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) July 17, 2022 The fire reportedly spread from the first and second floors up to the roof, officials…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Four-Alarm Fire Completely Destroys $3 Million Hingham Home (UPDATE) Four-Alarm Fire Completely Destroys $3 Million Hingham Home (UPDATE)
Four-Alarm Fire Completely Destroys $3 Million Hingham Home (Update) A 4-alarm fire burned a massive South Shore home, worth more than $3 million, to the ground on Monday afternoon, authorities said.  Crews from several neighboring departments responded to the fire at 4 Mann Street in Hingham around 12:50 p.m. on Monday, July 11, the Hingham Fire Department said.  Upon arrival, crews found large amounts of smoking coming from the 6,000-square-foot home and it was dubbed a total loss. According to a listing on Zillow, the house was sold for $3.2 million on June 10.  #HFD C-1 & Engine-7 worked this 4th alarm fire at 4 Mann Street in Hingham. Hanover …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
66 Residents Evacuated Due To Burst Pipe At Reading Senior Living Facility 66 Residents Evacuated Due To Burst Pipe At Reading Senior Living Facility
66 Residents Evacuated Due To Burst Pipe At Reading Senior Living Facility 66 residents needed to be evacuated after a burst pipe at a senior living facility in Reading, authorities said.  Police and fire departments responded to a report of a pipe burst at The Residence at Pear Street, located at 75 Pearl Street, around 11:53 a.m. on Monday, June 27, both departments said in a release.  While no injuries were reported, power was cut to the building and residents were said to still being evacuated as of 5:30 p.m., the release said.  The facility is notifying family members of residents and working to find alternative living accommodations for those…

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by David Cifarelli