Police in Templeton, Massachusetts, and state police assigned to the State Fire Marshal's Office are asking for the public's help in identifying who placed an apparent hoax explosive device on a bridge this week.
Authorities said the item's resemblance to a "destructive device" and its placement on a bridge over a railroad track were intentional. Investigators believe the device was placed sometime prior to Tuesday night.
A state Department of Transportation Highway Division employee reported a possible explosive device on the Route 202 bridge near the Elm Street intersection around 7:40 a.m. Wednesday. Templeton police responded and found an item that resembled an explosive device with wires protruding from it.
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Seven Onset firefighters have graduated from the Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighter Training Program offered by the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.
The graduates received certificates of completion at a ceremony held at Bridgewater State University on Wednesday, May 1.
Jacob Achstetter, William Burke, Jarred Doody, Jacob Fraser, Nathaniel Gaboury, Owen Gurner and Sydney Haskell graduated the course from Onset Fire Department.
“The Onset Fire Department would like to congratulate our newest recruits, who finished the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Call/Volunteer Recruit Class #111,” read an announcement on Facebook.
“Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines protecting their communities every day, and today’s graduates are needed now more than ever,” said State Fire Marshal Jon Davine.
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Crews evacuated several residents from a Chelsea apartment building Thursday night.
Firefighters responding to 178 Washington Avenue for a report of gas in the building found unusually high readings on their meters once inside, according to Deputy Fire Chief Edward McGarry.
Out of an abundance of caution, officials ordered evacuations. It is unclear how many residents are currently displaced.
There were no reports of any injuries.
Officials are still trying to determine the cause of the odor and a gas company is on scene assisting.
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