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ID Released For Driver Killed After Deliberate Crash Into Devens Health Center ID Released For Driver Killed After Deliberate Crash Into Devens Health Center
Driver ID'd: Devens Health Center Deliberate Crash The identity of a Massachusetts man who allegedly deliberately crashed into the front of a psychiatric hospital has been released by officials. Related: Driver Dies After Deliberate Crash Into Devens Health Center The incident occurred in Worcester County around 5:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, at 85 Patton Road in Devens. On Thursday, April 12, Lindsay Corcoran of the Worcester County District Attorney's Office identified John M. Ahern Jr., age 62, of West Boylston, as the person who crashed into the front of the building at 85 Patton Road in Devens.  The truck was on fir…
2 Injured In Western Mass Blaze Likely Caused By Oxygen Tank 2 Injured In Western Mass Blaze Likely Caused By Oxygen Tank
2 Injured In Western Mass Blaze Likely Caused By Oxygen Tank Fire investigators believe a fire that injured two people on Monday, Feb. 19, in Hampden County began from a medical oxygen tank.  Firefighters responded to 68 State St. in Ludlow just before 5:30 p.m. to reports of a fire. They found two older adults, both injured, trapped inside, state firefighting officials said.  Paramedics rushed both of them to an area hospital for treatment, and one was later taken to a Boston hospital for additional care.  The fire remains under investigation, but officials believe the oxygen tanks found inside the home played a role in the intensity…
4 Children Dead After Fire Rips Through Multi-Family Home In Region 4 Children Dead After Fire Rips Through Multi-Family Home In Region
4 Children Dead After Fire Rips Through Multi-Family Home In Region Four children all under the age of 12 died during a massive house fire overnight in northern Connecticut. Fire Update: Residents Donating To Help Somer Family That Lost 4 Children In Blaze The fire occurred in Tolland County around 10:25 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 44 Quality Ave., in the town of Somers. According to Somers Fire Marshal/Fire Chief John Roache, first-arriving firefighters had word that several people may be trapped inside. "Our initial personnel were on scene within 5 minutes and found the entire front of the house heavily involved in fire," said Roache.  Three r…
Woman, 65, Killed In Western Mass House Fire ID'd Woman, 65, Killed In Western Mass House Fire ID'd
Woman, 65, Killed In Western Mass House Fire ID'd State fire officials have identified the woman who was killed in a Franklin County fire as a 65-year-old Orange woman, authorities said.  Debra Marini died several hours after she was seriously burned last week in a blaze at 99 West River Street in Orange, the State Fire Marshal's Office said on Tuesday. The homeowner, Vicki Kennedy, was also seriously hurt in the fire, but authorities said she is expected to recover.  Related: Woman Dies From Injuries In Orange Fire, Second Woman Remains In Burn Ward The fire began just after 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13, and tore thr…
GoFundMe For Teen Killed In Springfield Fire Tops $20K Goal; Fundraising Continues For Sister GoFundMe For Teen Killed In Springfield Fire Tops $20K Goal; Fundraising Continues For Sister
GoFundMe For Teen Killed In Springfield Fire Tops $20K Goal; Fundraising Continues For Sister Support for an 18-year-old girl who was killed in a Springfield fire on Monday, Oct. 16, has overwhelmed her family, but they are keeping the fundraiser open to help their daughter who will need multiple skin graphs, the GoFundMe said.  Janayrah "Nany" Rivera was killed, others were seriously injured, and three dogs died in a two-alarm blaze that broke out at a home on Grover Street just before 5:30 a.m., according to firefighters. It's unclear what sparked the blaze, but firefighters had it under control in under 20 minutes, officials said.  Janayrah's sister posted on the GoFundMe that th…
Troopers Risk Lives To Save Man From Drowning In Burning Car In Fatal Eastern Mass Crash: Cops Troopers Risk Lives To Save Man From Drowning In Burning Car In Fatal Eastern Mass Crash: Cops
Troopers Risk Lives To Save Man From Drowning In Burning Car In Fatal Eastern Mass Crash: Cops Despite the best efforts of state troopers, a 23-year-old man died early Tuesday morning, Oct. 10, when his car crashed into a median on I-495 in Norfolk County, authorities said.  Sage A. Woodward, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, crashed his BMW on the highway near mile marker 35.2 in Plainville around 3:45 a.m., Massachusetts State Troopers said. The car landed in water, but the vehicle burst into flames, which started a small brush fire.  Troopers Matt Higgins and Grant Gadbois were the first on the scene and found the 2008 sedan upside down in the channel. They rushed do…
Community Rallies Around Sterling Family Who Lost Home, Cars In Overnight Fire Community Rallies Around Sterling Family Who Lost Home, Cars In Overnight Fire
Community Rallies Around Sterling Family Who Lost Home, Cars In Overnight Fire Authorities still aren't sure what sparked a Worcester County fire early Sunday morning, Sept. 24, but the repercussions are clear. A family of four has "lost everything," and their community is coming together to help, a fundraiser for them said.  The fire began at 45 Chace Hill Road in Sterling just before 3:30 a.m. Crews were delayed in reaching the scene because of poor cell phone reception in the area,  WCVB reported. But when they arrived, they did so in force. Fire departments from multiple cities — Leominster, Clinton, and West Boylston — joined in the fight to douse the flames, and…
Woman Dies In Athol House Fire; Investigators Believe Blaze Began In Kitchen Woman Dies In Athol House Fire; Investigators Believe Blaze Began In Kitchen
Woman Dies In Athol House Fire; Investigators Believe Blaze Began In Kitchen A woman was killed in a three-alarm blaze in Worcester County Thursday afternoon, Sept. 7, authorities announced.  The fire was reported just before 9:45 a.m. at 92 Fern Street in Athol, the state Fire Marshal's Office said.  Related: Woman Killed In Athol Fire ID'd; Fire Investigators Determine Cause Of Blaze Authorities have not released the victim's name, but Athol Town Manager Shaun Suhoski said she was a beloved community member and active in her church and neighborhood. Firefighters believe the blaze began in the kitchen, but they are still investigating the fire's origi…
Family Dog Killed In Barre Blaze; Fire Under Investigation Family Dog Killed In Barre Blaze; Fire Under Investigation
Family Dog Killed In Barre Blaze; Fire Under Investigation A fire in Worcester County earlier this week nearly destroyed a home and killed a family dog, authorities said.  Fire crews responded to the blaze just before 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, at 1075 Dana Road in Barre after a neighbor saw smoke pouring from the home's second floor and called 911, the Barre Fire Department said.  Firefighters burst through the front door and were met by "heavy fire," the report said. They were able to contain the blaze within 20 minutes.  The home was heavily damaged in the fire, but no one was injured. A family dog died in the conflagration…
Man Found Dead Inside Shed Fire In Western Mass; Officials Investigating Cause Man Found Dead Inside Shed Fire In Western Mass; Officials Investigating Cause
Man Found Dead Inside Shed Fire In Western Mass; Officials Investigating Cause Firefighters found the body of a man inside a shed in Hampden County after putting out a blaze Monday afternoon, July 17, authorities said.  Fire crews were called to 17 West Ware Road in Palmer just after 1:15 p.m. when a passing motorist called authorities after spotting smoke rising from the property, the state fire marshal's office said in a news release.  Palmer fire crews, with help from Warren, Ware, Bondsville, and Monson firefighters, beat back the blaze before it reached the nearby home and woods. Power equipment, gasoline, and other items were found in the nea…
Fire Crews Battling Blaze At Western Mass Home Fire Crews Battling Blaze At Western Mass Home
Fire Crews Battling Blaze At Western Mass Home Firefighters were battling a two-alarm blaze in Hampshire County on Monday afternoon, July 10.  Belchertown fire crews asked for support after 1:30 p.m. as the blaze raged through the 42 Daniel Square home. Granby firefighters answered the call with tanker trucks and additional personnel to assist.  It's unclear if anyone was injured or if the home was occupied.  State and local fire investigators were also called to determine what sparked the blaze.  Check back with the Daily Voice for updates on this developing story. 
'Distraught' Family Displaced After 2-Alarm Fire Destroys Western Mass Home 'Distraught' Family Displaced After 2-Alarm Fire Destroys Western Mass Home
'Distraught' Family Displaced After 2-Alarm Fire Destroys Western Mass Home After a multi-alarm fire tore through a home in Western Massachusetts this week, a family "will be spending the next several weeks finding out what is next," according to an online fundraiser.  Kate Matthews and her children were among those displaced by a 2-alarm fire that broke out on Phelps Avenue in Westfield Tuesday afternoon, June 27.  Not only did Matthews lose her home, she also lost all her family's personal belongings "due to fire and water damage," a GoFundMe campaign organized by her sister Jennifer Floran reads.  Umm. Long time no see. Anyone see that news story about a f…
Fire Destroys Home Of 'Sweet Lady' In 'Tight-Knit' Milford Neighborhood Fire Destroys Home Of 'Sweet Lady' In 'Tight-Knit' Milford Neighborhood
Fire Destroys Home Of 'Sweet Lady' In 'Tight-Knit' Milford Neighborhood A community in Central Massachusetts is coming together to support a woman who lost everything in a fire this week.  "Ms. Toni’s house was tragically perished by a fire in the tight knit Milford neighborhood," a GoFundMe campaign reads.  "Toni is a sweet lady who always offers a helping hand to those near her," the campaign continued. "She is kind, loving, and giving. Please consider donating to help Toni pay for not only repairs, but items and priceless memorabilia in the home."  Smoke was seen coming from the home several blocks awayRob Sheedy on Facebook The fire broke out at a home…
Community Rallies Around 91-Year-Old Petersham Man Who Lost Beloved Dog After Fire Community Rallies Around 91-Year-Old Petersham Man Who Lost Beloved Dog After Fire
Community Rallies Around 91-Year-Old Petersham Man Who Lost Beloved Dog After Fire A fundraiser for a 91-year-old Worcester County man has raised enough money to help him rebuild his life after a fire destroyed his home and took everything he owned, a fundraiser for the man said.  Leo Lafreniere of Petersham could do little to stop the inferno that began in his kitchen and swept through the rest of his home in late May. He lost "all his clothing, hearing aids, (and) personal belongings," a GoFundMe created for him said.  However, the most important thing to Lafreniere was his dog, Kate Murphy. Kate suffered smoke inhalation in the blaze and sadly succumbed …
(WATCH) Church Steeple Falls In 5-Alarm Spencer Blaze (WATCH) Church Steeple Falls In 5-Alarm Spencer Blaze
(Watch) Church Steeple Falls In 5-Alarm Spencer Blaze Firefighters in Spencer were unable to save the steeple at First Congregational United Church on Main Street as a four-alarm fire tore through the building, authorities said.  Video from the scene shows the dramatic moment when the steeple fell on top of the church building.  The steeple is gone and the fire rages on in Spencer MA. This is the Congregational church at 207 Main Street. pic.twitter.com/hPAKhI0PzG — Kim Ring (@KimRingReporter) June 2, 2023 Firefighters called a fifth alarm just after 4 p.m. as the fire rages on.  Police are asking drivers to stay away from the area.  …
Fire Destroys Home, Kills Pets: Uxbridge Family Asks For Help Rebuilding Their Lives Fire Destroys Home, Kills Pets: Uxbridge Family Asks For Help Rebuilding Their Lives
Fire Destroys Home, Kills Pets: Uxbridge Family Asks For Help Rebuilding Their Lives A Uxbridge woman hopes the public will help her rebuild after her family lost everything in a fire on Monday, May 29.  Brianna Watson created a GoFundMe to help replace some of the items lost in the fire, including nearly all of the toys and things that belonged to her three young boys — ages 6, 4, and 1, according to her fundraiser.  So far, the campaign has raised just over $12,000 of its $20,000 goal from more than 150 donors.  Luckily, the family wasn't home when the fire started, she wrote. Unfortunately, the Watsons lost their beloved Saint Bernard dog Sloane, two cats — Maci and M…
Police Called To Brush Fire In Russell; Hold It Off Until Firefighters Arrive Police Called To Brush Fire In Russell; Hold It Off Until Firefighters Arrive
Police Called To Brush Fire In Russell; Hold It Off Until Firefighters Arrive Police in Russell were called to hold off a fire that threatened a home earlier this week until fire crews could arrive.  Montgomery-Russell police responded to the Glasgow Drive brush fire Tuesday morning, May 9, and said the line of flames was less than 20 feet from a neighboring home.  Officers quickly jumped into action to help prevent the flames from spreading toward the home like creating a firebreak until Rusell firefighters could arrive.  No one was reported injured.
Worcester Businesses Destroyed, Firefighter Hurt In 3-Alarm Fire: Officials Worcester Businesses Destroyed, Firefighter Hurt In 3-Alarm Fire: Officials
Worcester Businesses Destroyed, Firefighter Hurt In 3-Alarm Fire: Officials Several local businesses in Central Massachusetts were destroyed by a multi-alarm fire this week, according to officials. Crews responded to a report of smoke coming from a door and the roof of a building at 812 Pleasant Street in Worcester just after 6 p.m. on Monday, May 1, Assistant Fire Chief Adam Roche told Daily Voice.  3rd Alarm Worcester Ma Pleasant Street defensive operations. #worcester #mafire #breakingnews @ctfirephoto @telegramdotcom @WorcesterFD @mikesacconetv pic.twitter.com/oYaajw5E54 — Paul (@pauls612) May 2, 2023 Upon arrival, firefighters saw smoke coming from the si…
Fatal Fire: Man From Region Found In Basement Following Blaze, Police Say Fatal Fire: Man From Region Found In Basement Following Blaze, Police Say
Fatal Fire: Man From Region 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…
Fatal Fire: Person Died Trying To Get Personal Items Out Of Flames In Cummington Fatal Fire: Person Died Trying To Get Personal Items Out Of Flames In Cummington
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 …
Two Firefighters Hurt In Blaze That Displaced 7 In Worcester Two Firefighters Hurt In Blaze That Displaced 7 In Worcester
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. 
Explosive House Fire At Berlin Home Claims Elderly Woman's Life: Officials Explosive House Fire At Berlin Home Claims Elderly Woman's Life: Officials
Explosive House Fire At Berlin 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…
Community Rallies To Help People Who Lost Cars In Springfield Fire Community Rallies To Help People Who Lost Cars In Springfield Fire
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…
Elderly Woman Killed In 2-Alarm House Fire In Westborough: Fire Chief Elderly Woman Killed In 2-Alarm House Fire In Westborough: Fire Chief
Elderly Woman Killed In 2-Alarm House Fire In Westborough: Fire Chief 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…
Three-Alarm Fire Displaces 7, Causes Extensive Damage To North Brookfield Home Three-Alarm Fire Displaces 7, Causes Extensive Damage To North Brookfield Home
Three-Alarm Fire Displaces 7, Causes Extensive Damage To North Brookfield 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…
UPDATE: Dog, 2 People Die In Early Morning Western Mass Fire, Officials Say UPDATE: Dog, 2 People Die In Early Morning Western Mass Fire, Officials Say
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…
Fire Destroys Million-Dollar Home Owned By Mass Sen Elizabeth Warren's Son: Report Fire Destroys Million-Dollar Home Owned By Mass Sen Elizabeth Warren's Son: Report
Fire Destroys Million-Dollar Home Owned By Mass Sen Elizabeth Warren's Son: Report 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…
Resident Hospitalized From 3-Alarm Fire At Maynard Apartment Complex: Officials Resident Hospitalized From 3-Alarm Fire At Maynard Apartment Complex: Officials
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…
Building Blaze: 2-Alarm Fire In Oxford Causes Traffic Issues Building Blaze: 2-Alarm Fire In Oxford Causes Traffic Issues
Building Blaze: 2-Alarm Fire In Oxford Causes Traffic Issues 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…
Fire Destroys Million-Dollar Home Owned By Mass Sen Elizabeth Warren's Son: Report Fire Destroys Million-Dollar Home Owned By Mass Sen Elizabeth Warren's Son: Report
Fire Destroys Million-Dollar Home Owned By Mass 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…
Fatal Fire: Man Succumbs To Injuries In Western Mass Blaze Fatal Fire: Man Succumbs To Injuries In Western Mass Blaze
Fatal Fire: Man Succumbs To Injuries In Western Mass Blaze A man severely injured in a Saturday, March 4, fire in Hampden County has died of his injuries, the state Fire Marshal's Office announced on Monday.  The fire was reported around 6 a.m. at a detached shed at 901 Main St. in Agawam, officials said. Firefighters were quick to the scene and got the blaze under control soon after. Unfortunately, one man was critically injured, and another was less seriously hurt.  Authorities did not release their names. The man who was critically injured died Sunday.  Related: Two People Injured In Agawam Shed Fire A man injured in a Saturday …