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Cause of Acushnet Fatal Fire Undetermined but Not Suspicious

12/26/2024 Department of Fire Services

Wood Stove, Electrical Outlet Found in Area of Origin

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Fatal Fire in Acushnet Under Investigation

12/25/2024 Department of Fire Services

Overnight Fire Claims Two Lives, Injures One Firefighter

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Space Heater, Smoking Materials Possible Factors in Fitchburg 3-Alarm Fire

12/23/2024 Department of Fire Services

One Firefighter and Three Occupants Transported, One with Serious Injuries

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Fatal Outdoor Fire Under Investigation in Somerville

12/20/2024 Department of Fire Services

Multiple Potential Causes; All Appear Accidental

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33 Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy

12/20/2024 Department of Fire Services

Graduates of Class #326 Represent 17 Massachusetts Fire Departments

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Smoking Materials, Home Oxygen Likely Factors in Plainville Fatal Fire

12/16/2024 Department of Fire Services

Fourth Fire Death with Oxygen Present in One Month

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Resident Dies after Two-Alarm Wakefield Fire

12/08/2024 Department of Fire Services

Preliminary Investigation Suggests Smoking, Oxygen Contributed to Fire

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Recent Chimney Fires Prompt Heating Fire Safety Reminder

12/05/2024 Department of Fire Services

Have Chimneys and Flues Inspected and Cleaned Each Year

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Southbridge Fire Was Intentionally Set, Officials Say

12/05/2024 Department of Fire Services

Tipsters Should Contact Arson Watch Reward Hotline

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Fire Officials: 9-Alarm Chelsea Fire Started with Human Activity

12/04/2024 Department of Fire Services

Witnesses Sought as Exact Cause Remains Under Investigation

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Middleborough Resident Dies from Injuries Sustained in House Fire

12/04/2024 Department of Fire Services

Preliminary Investigation Suggests Accidental Cause

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21 Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy

12/02/2024 Department of Fire Services

Graduates of Class #BW31 Represent 12 Massachusetts Fire Departments

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State Fire Marshal: Serve Up Safety on Thanksgiving

11/21/2024 Department of Fire Services

More Residential Fires Take Place on Thanksgiving Than Any Other Day

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Investigators Seeking Public’s Help in Kingston Fire

11/21/2024 Department of Fire Services

Structure Fire Led to Nearby Brush Fires

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Leominster Fire Claims One Resident’s Life

11/20/2024 Department of Fire Services

Fire Officials Issue Home Oxygen Safety Reminder