Four Springfield residents without a home after electrical fire

Crews worked to put out a fire in Springfield on Wednesday morning. According to the Springfield Fire Department, a 911 call was received at around 6:31 a.m. for a reported fire at 40 Ashley Street. Upon arrival, crews found the fire in the floor joists between the second and third floors. The fire was put out and no injuries were reported. The arson and bomb squad determined the cause was due to an electrical malfunction. The Red Cross is assisting four residents who are now without a home.
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Mashpee firefighter with Melanoma finds resource in community

The Mashpee Permanent Firefighters Local 2519 have launched a campaign to help one of their own with outstanding medical bills. Connor Peltier, a local firefighter, was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 Melanoma. Fire union officials said he is "undergoing aggressive treatment" while also trying to work full-time. "As he embarks on his treatment journey, it has become clear that the medical costs are substantial, and unfortunately, many of these expenses are not covered by insurance," the union said on the page for an online fundraiser. The union launched the fundraiser in the hope that any funds raised "will help cover the uncovered medical expenses and provide Connor with the care he needs to fight this battle." As of Tuesday morning, that fundraiser has collected more than $16,000 in less than a week.
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Car fire impacts traffic on Massachusetts Turnpike in Westborough

PHOTO: A car fire was impacting traffic on the Massachusetts Turnpike headed away from Boston on Wednesday, firefighters said. It wasn't immediately clear if anyone was hurt in the fire, on the westbound side of Interstate 90 at mile marker 106 in Westborough. Local firefighters shared an image of flames erupting from the blaze, and it appeared that all lanes of the highway were shut at one point. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation hasn't shared any information about the incident.
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Woman rescued by firefighters from burning home in Worcester

A woman was rescued from a burning home in Worcester on Monday and two firefighters are credited with saving her life. Worcester Fire Department said they responded to a two alarm house fire on Ancona Road in Worcester on Monday afternoon. After arriving at the scene, firefighters report the woman was trapped inside the building and needed help to escape the flames. Firefighters then continued to fight the blaze while the woman was transported to a nearby hospital. Her condition remains unknown at this time.
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House fire in New Bedford deemed accidental

VIDEO: A house fire that broke out in New Bedford on Sunday morning has been determined to be accidental, according to the fire department. Crews responding to the scene on Ludlow Street around 10 a.m. found heavy fire coming from the home. A man inside the home was rushed to the hospital with what is believed to be minor burns. As of now, the home is unlivable but not a total loss. District Fire Chief Dave Cooper said the cause may have been from a propane tank explosion.
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State officals remind residents the importance of working smoke alarms during Fire Prevention Week

This week is Fire Prevention Week, which is an annual campaign that encourages people to learn more about fire safety tips, to protect both their property and themselves. Fire Prevention Week is observed every year during the week of October 9 in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871. According to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, only about half of the 31 residential fire deaths in Massachusetts last year took place in homes without working smoke alarms. “Smoke alarms are your first line of defense against a fire at home,” said State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine. During Fire Prevention Week, it is important to remember safety tips as this year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You.”
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No injuries in Franklin County fire

No injuries were reported in a fire on 5th Street in Turners Falls Monday morning. According to Turners Falls Fire Chief Todd Brunelle, the call came in at 8:45 a.m., and crews arrived at the scene at 79 5th Street three minutes later. Brunelle said the first crew found heavy metal fire from the first-floor rear of the 2 1/2 story multi-family home. There is a kitchen in that part of the home where the fire apparently originated. Brunelle said the fire was under control in about ten minutes, and then attention turned to be sure that there were no other areas that were on fire. No injuries were reported among the residents or the fire crews. Brunelle said residents had been alerted to the fire because of detectors in the home, and the chief reminds everyone to be sure they have working fire and carbon monoxide detectors in their homes.
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