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Murder-Suicide: Autopsy Results Shed Light On Dover Family's Deaths Murder-Suicide: Autopsy Results Shed Light On Dover Family's Deaths
Rakesh Kamal Shot Himself, Wife, Daughter In Dover Home: DA The family found dead inside a Dover mansion last week died of a murder-suicide, autopsy reports found this week.  Rakesh Kamal, 57, Teena Kamal, 54, and their daughter Arianna Kamal, 18, were found shot to death inside their 11-bedroom, $4 million home in Dover about 20 miles from Boston just before 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 28, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office said. They had all been shot to death.  An autopsy found that Rakesh Kamal killed his wife and daughter before turning the .40-caliber pistol on himself, the prosecutor's office said.  The gun was…

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
Eastern Mass Woman, 26, Dies Unexpectedly, Community Pours Out Support Eastern Mass Woman, 26, Dies Unexpectedly, Community Pours Out Support
Eastern Mass Woman, 26, Dies Unexpectedly, Community Pours Out Support The family of a Middlesex County woman who died at just 26 years old is getting a surge of support from their community.  Jessica Lynne Dowdy, of Waltham, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 19 at age 26, according to her obituary.  Dowdy was born in Boston and graduated from Framingham High School before attending MassBay Community College for Nursing and Quinsigamond Community College for Science and Nursing. She worked as a phlebotomist at the Red Cross before becoming a full-time pharmacy technician.  "Jessica loved to help others, was extremely selfless, and continuousl…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
78 People Displaced In Boston 3-Alarm Blaze, But Pets Make It Out Safe 78 People Displaced In Boston 3-Alarm Blaze, But Pets Make It Out Safe
78 People Displaced In Boston 3-Alarm Blaze, But Pets Make It Out Safe Firefighters went door-to-door in a burning apartment building to evacuate residents from a quickly-escalating fire, officials say.  An apartment building with over 50 units located at 1980 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston caught fire in the morning of Wednesday, May 31, displacing 71 residents, according to the Boston Fire Department.  One firefighter sustained minor injuries in the battle.  All firefighter companies were dispatched to the scene of the blaze, which quickly escalated to three alarms.  Multiple ground and aerial ladders were used to attack the blaze. Boston Fire Departmen…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Neighbor Helps Resident Escape Weekend Fire At North Reading Home: Officials Neighbor Helps Resident Escape Weekend Fire At North Reading Home: Officials
Neighbor Helps Resident Escape Weekend Fire At North Reading Home: Officials One person is displaced after a multi-alarm fire broke out at their North Reading home this weekend, according to officials.  Crews responded to the two-alarm fire at 14 Cold Spring Road just before noon on Sunday, April 23, North Reading Fire Chief Don Stats reports. Upon arrival, firefighters saw flames coming from the second floor of the home.  While crews put out an initial fire, they soon discovered a hidden fire was spreading throughout the house's structure and roofing, Stats said. Firefighters also had trouble moving throughout the home because of cluttered conditions, Stats added.…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
3 Residents Hospitalized, 110 Displaced By 4-Alarm Winthrop Fire: Officials 3 Residents Hospitalized, 110 Displaced By 4-Alarm Winthrop Fire: Officials
3 Residents Hospitalized, 110 Displaced By 4-Alarm Winthrop Fire: Officials Three people were hospitalized and more than 100 are without homes after a multi-alarm fire broke out at an apartment building in the Boston area this week, according to fire officials. Winthrop Fire and Police responded to the four-alarm fire at 91 Veterans Road around 12:18 p.m. on Friday, April 21, according to both departments.  91 Veterans Ave in Winthrop is ON FIRE. 🙏🏻 #winthrop pic.twitter.com/hj86quTgQt — Erin (@ErinOfBoston) April 21, 2023 Upon arrival, crews saw heavy smoke and fire coming from the building and multiple residents trying to escape. Some residents were trapped …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured While Battling Brockton Blaze That Displaced 4 People Firefighter Injured While Battling Brockton Blaze That Displaced 4 People
Firefighter Injured While Battling Brockton Blaze That Displaced 4 People A Firefighter was injured while battling a multi-alarm blaze in Brockton this week, WCVB reports.  Brockton Fire responded to the two-alarm fire at 107 Tribou Street just after 7 a.m. on Friday morning, Feb. 17, Brockton Fire Chief Brian Nardelli told Daily Voice. Brockton Firefighters on scene at 107 Tribou St. at a second alarm fire pic.twitter.com/HvgugfKejg — Brockton Fire (@Brockton_Fire) February 17, 2023 Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire coming from the first and second floors, Nardelli said. People were also reportedly trapped inside.  A search of the building was deemed ne…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Cat Killed In 2-Alarm Fire That Scorched Roof Of Lynn Condo Building: Officials Cat Killed In 2-Alarm Fire That Scorched Roof Of Lynn Condo Building: Officials
Cat Killed In 2-Alarm Fire That Scorched Roof Of Lynn Condo Building: Officials One pet has died and ten people are without a home after a multi-alarm fire ripped through the roof of a condo building on the North Shore this week, officials said. Crews responded to the two-alarm fire at a six-unit condo building at 56 Sachem Street in Lynn at 11:43 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, according to Lynn Fire Department on Facebook. Update - Second Alarm East Lynn - Sagamore Hill - 56 Sachem St Fire in the 3rd floor extending up and now through the roof. Orders of C-4 District Chief Lynch. Posted by City of Lynn Fire Department on Thursday, February 16, 2023 Upon arrival, crew…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Residents Rescued, Displaced By Basement Fire At Central Mass Home: Report Residents Rescued, Displaced By Basement Fire At Central Mass Home: Report
Residents Rescued, Displaced By Basement Fire At Central Mass Home: Report Twelve people were displaced and one was taken to the hospital after a three-alarm basement fire tore through a home in Central Massachusetts, officials and reports said.  Fitchburg Fire responded to the fire at a 8 Plymouth Street on Thursday morning, Feb. 16, Fitchburg Fire said on Facebook.  02/16/2023 07:45 Earlier this morning, Group 4 companies responded to 8 Plymouth St for the report of a residential... Posted by Fitchburg Fire Department on Thursday, February 16, 2023 Three people were rescued from the top floor the home and one was taken to the hospital, Boston25 reports. Off…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Two-Alarm Fire Caused By Cigarette Butts That Decimated Haverhill Home: Officials Two-Alarm Fire Caused By Cigarette Butts That Decimated Haverhill Home: Officials
Two-Alarm Fire Caused By Cigarette Butts That Decimated Haverhill Home: Officials Smokers may think nothing of emptying an ash tray, but the simple act resulted in the complete destruction of a Haverhill home, according to authorities.  Firefighters arrived at a Coffin Avenue house on Monday, Dec. 27 around 7:45 a.m. to heavy smoke and flames exuding from the building, according to the State Department of Fire Services.  The two-alarm fire was determined to be sparked by an ashtray being emptied into a trash can in a screened-in room containing a hot tub.  Haverhill firefighters worked to extinguish the flames.Joey Morse Mass Fire Buffs Fire spread throughout the ho…

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by Morgan Gonzales
News
Mass Man Killed After Airplane Slammed Into NH Apartment Building, Exploded: Police Mass Man Killed After Airplane Slammed Into NH Apartment Building, Exploded: Police
Mass Man Killed After Airplane Slammed Into NH Apartment Building, Exploded: Police A Massachusetts man was one of the two men killed in a fiery plane crash Friday night, Oct. 21, in New Hampshire, local authorities announced this week.  Lawrence Marchiony, 41, of Baldwinville, was killed along with Marvin David Dezendorf, 60 years old, of Townshend, VT, in the crash, Keene town officials said. Police said both men were experienced pilots, but they do not know who was flying at the time of the crash.  Investigators said the two men were aboard a single-engine plane that took off from Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport in Keene, NH, just after 6:45 p.m. A few minutes later, the…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
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…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Neighbor Rescues Mother, Children From 3-Alarm Boston Fire That Displaced 9 Neighbor Rescues Mother, Children From 3-Alarm Boston Fire That Displaced 9
Neighbor Rescues Mother, Children From 3-Alarm Boston Fire That Displaced 9 A heroic neighbor helped save a mother and her two children who were trapped inside a burning Boston home that was destroyed by at three-alarm fire, authorities said.  The fire started at 10-12 Delford Street in Roslindale around 12:10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, Boston Fire said on Twitter. Responding crews found people were trapped inside the two-story building, that was quickly going up in flames.  At approximately 12:10 heavy fire from 2 1/2 story occupied building building this is now a 3rd alarm all companies are working pic.twitter.com/EqDNixc0Yt — Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
One Hospitalized, Five Displaced In Late-Night MA Fire One Hospitalized, Five Displaced In Late-Night MA Fire
One Hospitalized, Five Displaced In Late-Night MA Fire One person is in the hospital and five are without a home after a late-night fire ripped through a Springfield home, fire officials said.  Crews were on the scene of the fire, which broke out at a home on 276 Dickson Street, around 10:10 p.m. on Monday, June 20, according to a Tweet from Springfield Fire.  SFD “On Scene “ 276 Dickinson St. Working fire all companies are operating at this time. pic.twitter.com/CG7DvurdiH — SPRINGFIELD FIRE (@SFD_HQ) June 21, 2022 One person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and those displaced were being helped by the Red Cross, Sprin…

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by David Cifarelli