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Space Heater Sparked Electrical Fire That Killed Disabled Sudbury Woman: Investigators Space Heater Sparked Electrical Fire That Killed Disabled Sudbury Woman: Investigators
Space Heater Sparked Electrical Fire That Killed Disabled Sudbury Woman: Investigators Fire investigators believe the blaze that killed a 74-year-old disabled woman at her Sudbury home last week likely began when a space heater sparked an electric fire inside a wall.  Hema Shahani died on Wednesday, Feb. 21, in a house fire on Goodman's Hill Road that began around 5 a.m., authorities said.  Related: Woman Killed In Sudbury Fire Remembered As Loving Mother, Teacher Arson investigators released their findings on what they think caused the fire at the 9,000-square-foot home. State Fire Marshal Spokesperson Jake Wark explained in an email:  The investig…

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by Josh Lanier
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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…

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by Josh Lanier
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Newton Man Dies Days After House Fire; Broken Lamp Likely To Blame For Blaze Newton Man Dies Days After House Fire; Broken Lamp Likely To Blame For Blaze
Newton Man Dies Days After House Fire; Broken Lamp Likely To Blame For Blaze A Newton man who was trapped in a Newton house fire on Dec. 13 has died of his injuries, authorities announced on Tuesday, Dec. 26.  The blaze began about 10 a.m. at 125 Allen Ave. One of the people inside escaped the conflagration, but the older man — who is in his 70s — was left trapped inside. He had limited mobility and needed to be rescued from the flames by a firefighter, the State Fire Marshal said.  The man died on Dec. 23. His name was not released. The firefighter who rescued him received less serious injuries. They both were taken to Mass General for treatment.  I…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Cooking Fire Leaves 2 Dead At Taunton Home: Investigators Cooking Fire Leaves 2 Dead At Taunton Home: Investigators
Cooking Fire Leaves 2 Dead At Taunton Home: Investigators Two men died after a cooking fire got out of control and burned a home in Taunton Thursday night, Nov. 2, authorities said.  Joseph M. Garda, 74, and Raymond L. Garda, 79, were rushed to an area hospital after they were pulled from the flames, but they did not survive their wounds, the state Fire Marshal said.  Firefighters were called to 114 Linden Street just after 7:15 p.m. to reports of a blaze. Crews saw flames coming from the basement and climbing the side of the home like a lattice, officials said. Investigators said the blaze began on a gas stove in the basement and …

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by Josh Lanier
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North Shore Man Accidentally Sets Fireworks Off In His Apartment North Shore Man Accidentally Sets Fireworks Off In His Apartment
North Shore Man Accidentally Sets Fireworks Off In His Apartment A Rowley man will be in court after accidentally lighting illegal fireworks inside his apartment last week, fire officials said.  An alarm prompted fire crews to respond to the area of 870 Haverhill Street on the morning of Friday, June 10, Rowley Fire Chief James C. Broderick and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said in a joint statement. Witnesses reported hearing the sound of an explosion and heavy smoke but no fire was reported, officials said. Investigation revealed the man accidentally lit a 1.4G mortar shell firework inside his apartment, which caused damage to the flo…

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by David Cifarelli