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The All Hands Herald is the news magazine for the Massachusetts fire service.
Fire Officials Emphasize Working Smoke Alarms and Two Ways Out
Graduates of Class #323 Represent 17 Massachusetts Fire Departments
No Injuries Reported, Fire Chief Says
Investigation Open, Cause Believed to Be Accidental
No Threat to Public, Leak Contained to Inside of Building
Potential Factors Include Smoking Materials, Home Oxygen
Graduates of Class #322 Represent 23 Massachusetts Fire Departments
Additionally Charged with Causing Injury to a Firefighter
Second Fatal Smoking Fire in Less Than a Week
Smoking a Possible Factor in Eight Massachusetts Fire Deaths This Year
Suspect to Face Charges
Graduating Recruits Represent 44 Local Fire Departments
Air Conditioner, Power Strip Located Near Point of Origin
Fireworks Caused More Than 200 Injuries, $1.5M in Property Damage Since 2019