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Fatal Oakham Fire Does Not Appear Suspicious

1/22/2026 Department of Fire Services

Investigators Identify Area of Origin; Exact Cause Remains Undetermined

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Fatal Fire Under Investigation in Oakham

1/21/2026 Department of Fire Services

Four-Alarm Response Confronted Fire, Ice, and Freezing Temps

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Fatal Fire Under Investigation in Springfield

1/14/2026 Department of Fire Services

One Adult Succumbs to Injuries; Two Children Transported for Evaluation

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State Officials Issue Annual Reminder on Open Burning Season

1/14/2026 Department of Fire Services

Fire Safety, Environmental Health, and Injury Prevention are Top Concerns

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27 Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy

1/09/2026 Department of Fire Services

Woburn Recruit Recognized as Outstanding Student

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Fatal Fire Under Investigation in Easton

1/09/2026 Department of Fire Services

Residential Fire Went to Four Alarms

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After Switzerland Tragedy, State Fire Marshal Reminds Bars and Clubs of Sparkler Hazard

1/06/2026 Department of Fire Services

Sparklers and Other Pyrotechnics Are Illegal in Massachusetts, Should Never Be Used Indoors

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Governor Healey Declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

1/05/2026 Department of Fire Services

Free DFS Cancer Screenings Doubled in 2025; Firefighters Encouraged to Take Part

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Massachusetts Fire Deaths Drop by 12% in 2025

1/02/2026 Department of Fire Services

44 Fatalities Reported; More than 90% Took Place at Home

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Needham Fire Investigation Suggests Origin in Garage

12/26/2025 Department of Fire Services

Cause Undetermined but Preliminarily Not Suspicious

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20 Local Firefighters Graduate from State Fire Academy

12/19/2025 Department of Fire Services

Southborough Recruit Named Outstanding Student

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State Fire Marshal Issues Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Reminder

12/17/2025 Department of Fire Services

Choose and Use Devices Safely This Gift-Giving Season

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Fatal Fire in Northampton Under Investigation

12/17/2025 Department of Fire Services

No Smoke Alarms Heard on Arrival

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DFS Adds New Interior Drone Resources to Support Fire/Rescue Operations

12/15/2025 Department of Fire Services

New Drones Can Assist with Hazmat Response, Structural Collapse, and More

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25 Local Firefighters Graduate from State Fire Academy

12/12/2025 Department of Fire Services

Yarmouth Recruit Named Outstanding Student