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Fire Officials: Look Twice When Buying Smoke and CO Alarms Online 

8/30/2022 Department of Fire Services

Counterfeit and Unlisted Alarms May Not Protect You

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Employee to Face Charges in Lanesborough Restaurant Fire 

8/29/2022 Department of Fire Services

One Firefighter Transported from Scene as a Precaution

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Massive Boatyard Fire Accidental 

8/22/2022 Department of Fire Services

Spark During Boat Repair Likely Ignited Gasoline Vapors

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Home Fire Sprinklers Extinguish Basement Fire in Dennis 

8/18/2022 Department of Fire Services

Minimal Damage and No Injuries at Scene of Afternoon Fire

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Five-Alarm Chelsea Fire Highlights Importance of Porch Fire Safety 

8/17/2022 Department of Fire Services

Working Smoke Alarms Warned Residents of Danger

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Palmer Fire Caused by Air Conditioner Plugged into Extension Cord 

8/11/2022 Department of Fire Services

One Occupant Injured; Second AC Fire in a Week

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Massachusetts Fire Marshal Elected to NASFM Board of Directors  

8/10/2022 Department of Fire Services

National Association of State Fire Marshals Provides Strong, United Voice for Fire Safety

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Three Firefighter Recruit Classes Graduate from Firefighting Academy 

8/05/2022 Department of Fire Services

61 Graduating Recruits Represent 39 Massachusetts Fire Departments

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Officials Seek Public’s Help in Bigelow Street Fire Investigation 

8/04/2022 Department of Fire Services

Working Smoke Alarms Alerted Residents to Danger

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Russell Mill Fire Started Accidentally with Oxy-Acetylene Torch 

7/27/2022 Department of Fire Services

Building Owner Issued Notice of Violation

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Man Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in Outdoor Fire 

7/22/2022 Department of Fire Services

Fire Ignited by Propane Torch

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Firefighters Contain 11-Acre Brush Fire in Granby 

7/12/2022 Department of Fire Services

Crews Will Remain On-Scene Tonight

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Smoking Materials Most Likely Cause of Nantucket Hotel Fire 

7/11/2022 Department of Fire Services

Fire Officials Urge Residents: Put It Out, All the Way, Every Time

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Brockton Man Charged with Arson, B&E for Setting Series of Fires 

7/08/2022 Department of Fire Services

Fires caused damage to the Brockton Fairgrounds, two schools and the Brockton RMV

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Sparklers Likely Cause of Three-Alarm Fire in Dracut 

7/05/2022 Department of Fire Services

No Injuries, But Nine People Displaced