Follow Boston.com on Instagram (Opens in a New Tab), Follow Boston.com on Twitter (Opens in a New Tab), Like Boston.com on Facebook (Opens in a New Tab), Rockport, Natick, Saugus: Mass. 'Quick response':Despite split staff, Milford firefighters control South Main Street blaze, "The heat the humidity makes it harder to function all of the gear," he said. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (function(){ Firefighters from around the region, including from as far away as Providence, Rhode Island about 30 miles away responded to the blaze. Web4h ago Tristan Smith 2 men accused of damaging records from mental health sites across Mass. The department later said that power and utilities had been shut off on Central Ave., where the blaze unfolded. Much of New England has been under very high brush fire danger. Firefighters said the electrical service to the house fell onto a car that was in the driveway, prompting the need for National Grid to cut power to the home. Massachusetts Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 7/1/2023). Large fire rips through Massachusetts boatyard, destroying Investigators believe they've narrowed the origin of a destructive four-alarm fire in a Stoughton house to the home's basement. She said the fire knocked out power to the area and forced the closure of a road to a popular beach and lighthouse just beyond the marina. Download theNBC News appfor breaking news and politics. In Boston, a tree was struck by lightning and knocked over onto Saxton Street, breaking the window of a minivan. var i=d[ce]('iframe');i[st][ds]=n;d[gi]("M331907ScriptRootC264917")[ac](i);try{var iw=i.contentWindow.document;iw.open();iw.writeln(" ");iw.close();var c=iw[b];} The Weather Service said on Twitter that its radar had detected "what is most likely a smoke plume" in Mattapoisett. It said a warming and temporary shelter had been set up at the nearby Hilton Center. Fire WHDH TV 7NEWS WLVI TV CW56 Sunbeam Television Corp 7 Bulfinch Place Boston, MA 02114 News Tips: (800) 280-TIPS Tell Hank: (855) 247-HANK Man, 18, facing charges after 3 stabbed at end-of-school bonfire Several families displaced by multi-alarm blaze at Mass. home That pond is different from the Walden Pond in Concord made famous by Henry David Thoreau. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. When firefighters arrived, they encountered multiple explosions inside the residential home. The Facebook post went on to thank locals for their donations of snacks, water, and other materials. People inside stores at the nearby Village Shoppes reported hearing a loud bang as fire engulfed the home near Route 27. However, McManus told Boston 25 News the fire was most likely due to a lightning strike.. Fire rips through Massachusetts boat yard, black smoke seen It sent a plume of dense black smoke over southeastern Massachusetts that could be seen for miles. More than 30 residents have been displaced by the blaze, according to the Red Cross in Massachusetts. (Peter Pereira/USA Today Network via REUTERS), BROTHERS FOUND DEAD AFTER JUMPING OFF 'JAWS BRIDGE' IN MARTHA'S VINEYARD. Salisbury fire: 9-alarm blaze engulfs Massachusetts motel - NBC Fire Access to water was a problem for firefighters. Fox News Flash top headlines for August 19. Smoke was visible miles away after a fire broke out Tuesday night in Milford, Massachusetts. As fires continue to burn in Massachusetts, an uptick in smoke is leading officials to issue warnings to the public. "There were flames and billowing black smoke. There was one resident at home at the time of the fire but construction workers were able to help her get out prior to the Fire Department arriving. "I can only say it probably was from those oxygen tanks cooking off and fueling the intensity of that fire.". So much of it," Walker said. online fundraiser to benefit the homeowners. Milford, MA Fire: Smoke Visible for Miles NBC Boston "We were able to overcome that pretty much with brute manpower. Eight people, including four children, were forced out of their home in Lynn early Thursday morning after it was heavily damaged in a fire. "I Brackett said firefighters also had trouble with the water supply. TODD: THIS AFTERMATH IS OVERWHELMING. YOU CAN FIND A LINK TO THAT FUNDRAISING EFFORT ON OUR. There was a pretty loud crack and [we were called there] shortly afterwards, he told the news outlet. "I can only say it probably was from those oxygen tanks cooking off and fueling the intensity of that fire. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. The building "The hydrants in the area weren't adequate for what we needed," Brackett said. The chain also has locations in North Conway, New Hampshire, Paia, Maui, Hawaii, Portland, Maine, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Providence, Rhode Island, and NBC News has contacted the motel for comment. Firefighters fought a massive multi-alarm fire that spread to multiple buildings in Salisbury, Massachusetts, on Monday. Due to hoarding Auburns IE 11 is not supported. The Red Cross is working to help the family find shelter. Officials say they are not sure whether or not the building, which had several vehicles parked outside, was abandoned. As the running fire is knocked down with handlines the underground fire continues and pop(s) up along the root system. The Massachusetts Fire Marshal's Office says at least eight fires that burned about 400 acres of the Lynn Woods were intentionally set By Staff Reports Published May 17, "It's not just the entry points where the parking lots, but we have a lot of neighbors that have surrounding access to the woods so if they have seen anything or people coming and going that normally they hadn't seen that might be interesting to our investigators. ET. 0:04. Firefighters searched the building and say everyone was out before they arrived. All Rights Reserved. "That's a good thing, to find really generous people in times like this," she said. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The DCR said Breakheart is closed in Saugus through Sunday, Aug. 21. Sullivan said any observations that appear suspicious or out of place could be helpful to the investigation. "The house sustained severe damage water, smoke and fire and is not habitable," said Nelson. I DONT EVEN THINK THEY LOOKED AT THE HOUSE. A huge 9-alarm fire consumed a motel and several neighboring buildings in Salisbury, Massachusetts, officials said early on Monday. Massachusetts news Firefighters said the electrical service to the house fell onto a car that was in the driveway, prompting the need for National Grid to cut power to the home. Humid conditions made fighting the fire more difficult, resulting in the second alarm, Nelson said. A multi-alarm fire rips through the Mattapoisett Boat Yard on Ned's Point Road in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, Aug. 19, 2022. THIS AFTERNOON, NEIGHBORS AND TOTAL STRANGERS HAVE STOPPED BY AND DROPPED OFF DONATIONS FOR THE FAMILY. 0:04. In footage taken by a local new outlet the boatyard was engulfed in flames and black smoke. A tweet from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation advised people to use caution near areas where the wildfires are taking place Saturday. Witnesses across the South Shore also reported seeing smoke from the fire from several miles away. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Firefighters are digging 7-10 down and still finding the ground to be extremely hot and dry as powder, according to the post. As of Friday Price said he knew of one person who was injured. In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. For up-to-date public safety news, follow him on Twitter @Norman_MillerMW or on Facebook at facebook.com/NormanMillerCrime. Aerial footage showed massive flames engulfing a three-story building on Haven Street. Medford firefighters responded to a multi-alarm fire that broke out in a neighborhood in the Massachusetts city on Sunday. Press Release June 2023 All Hands Herald 6/01/2023 Department of Fire Services The All Hands Herald is the news magazine for the Massachusetts fire service. Crews first started fighting fires in the Lynn Woods Friday, continuing to battle the flames Saturday. He drove down to the town beach and shot a brief video. And good Samaritans went out and bought her boots because she ran out in flip flops. Massachusetts 11h ago Irene Rotondo 2 people killed in Saturday night shootings in Springfield identified Police identified the two people killed less than two hours apart in the neighborhood near High and By Gwen Egan August 21, 2022 9 As fires continue to burn in Massachusetts, an uptick in smoke is leading officials to issue warnings to the public. Flatbread Company Puts Out Fire On Bedford Location After 18 Years Of Service. The Upton Fire Department provided station coverage. 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