Officials: Smoking Likely Cause Of Fatal Fire In Chelmsford
Massachusetts officials say smoking was the likely cause of a fire at an independent living center for seniors in Chelmsford that killed a 76-year-old woman.
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Massachusetts officials say smoking was the likely cause of a fire at an independent living center for seniors in Chelmsford that killed a 76-year-old woman.
A 85-year-old woman was rescued after a fire broke out in her apartment building on Davis Street.
Firefighters battled a 2-alarm house fire in Plymouth early Sunday morning.
Massachusetts officials say a fire at a home where a mother rescued her toddler son early Christmas morning was an accident.
A Southwick mother broke a window to save her baby inside a burning home.
The Massachusetts fire marshal's office is warning Christmas revelers to be careful and take a few moments to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are in working order.
Firefighters rescued a family from the second floor of one home and then found a 49-year-old man trapped on the first floor.
Twenty people have been displaced from their homes after a fire burned through one side of a four-story Allston apartment building Friday morning.
Elf on the Shelf is a popular Christmas tradition, but it can also prove to be a dangerous one.
A four-alarm fire in Sturbridge that heavily damaged a home on Tuesday was captured on video by a firefighter's helmet camera.
One person has died in a 3-alarm house fire in Waltham, the state fire marshal's office confirmed.
Investigators in Peabody are looking into the cause of a two-alarm fire that has left a Broad Street family homeless.
Fire gutted a firefighter's home in Swampscott early Tuesday morning, but everyone inside escaped safely, thanks to a little girl.
Norwood Firefighter David Lazzaro took a death-defying slide down the pitched roof of a burning apartment building.
Firefighters were battling a large fire on Nantucket Sunday afternoon, officials said.
One firefighter was injured battling a two-alarm fire in Norwood on Friday, officials said.
Firefighters were ordered out of a home in Revere while battling a wind-whipped fire on Winthrop Street Friday afternoon.
There was a close call for firefighters at a home in Saugus Thursday morning.
A fire destroyed a farmhouse in Lunenburg Monday night.
One woman was injured in an apartment fire in Stoughton Thursday morning.
Some boys out for a bike ride spotted a building on fire and started pounding on a the door of a nearby firehouse.
A fire in Gloucester has displaced several families and damaged a pizza restaurant in the same building.
A 60-year old man perished in a fire in a Manchester, New Hampshire apartment while firefighters say they also rescued a one-year old girl.
A Marlboro family was not home on Sunday when a fire destroyed their house.
Two firefighters were hospitalized and dozens displaced during the September fire on Harvard Terrace.
A new detailed analysis of Boston's neighborhoods has identified several highly localized "hot spots" where warm temperatures are more intense.
The president of the Boston Police Patrolmen's Association said the torching of a police cruiser is the latest evidence of escalating violence towards police.
When you think of Patriot Place, football, restaurants, and shops most likely come to mind, but what about a new live theater space?
New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson suffered a torn ACL in Sunday night's win over the Bills in Buffalo, according to multiple reports.
Brian Walshe, the Massachusetts man accused of killing and dismembering his wife in early 2023, is set to undergo a competency evaluation that will delay the start of his trial.
Police described it as a "large-scale vehicle takeover" involving illegal street racing in Boston.
Brian Walshe, the Massachusetts man accused of killing and dismember his wife in early 2023, is set to undergo a competency evaluation that will delay the start of his trial.
The president of the Boston Police Patrolmen's Association said the torching of a police cruiser is the latest evidence of escalating violence towards police.
New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson suffered a torn ACL in Sunday night's win over the Bills in Buffalo, according to multiple reports.
One woman was killed and another was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash in Boston. Police are still looking for the driver.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees are facing off again, but which city has the edge?
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton is apparently considering running against Sen. Ed Markey but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said there's hurdles ahead.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
An expert points to three main factors and explains why the Black women unemployment rate is a warning sign.
National Coffee Day is Monday. Here's where to find free drinks and deals around Boston, Massachusetts.
The TJ Maxx location on Newbury Street in Boston is set to close in early 2026, a spokesperson for the company confirmed.
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
The drama between fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and his family members has been going on for decades.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson suffered a torn ACL in Sunday night's win over the Bills in Buffalo, according to multiple reports.
Drake Maye and the Patriots upset the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills on their home turf Sunday night, which has the NFL readjusting expectations for New England.
There is a lot of optimism around the Red Sox, but the Boston brass isn't going to get complacent after just making it back to the playoffs in 2025.
The Tar Heels mentioned Drake Maye's big game for the Patriots late Monday morning, after it was reported Bill Belichick has told his UNC staffers not to post anything New England-related.
Bruins legend Zdeno Chara will have his number raised to the rafters at TD Garden this season, the team announced.
A special type of camera captured clear video of a great white shark looking for food off the coast of New England.
A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.