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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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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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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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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

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Critical Drought Declared Across Massachusetts  

11/19/2024 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Most of Massachusetts now in a Level 3-Critical Drought, except for Cape and Islands Regions

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Resident Charged with Arson in Apartment Complex Fire 

11/19/2024 Department of Fire Services

More than 20 Other Occupants Displaced