Police: Failed Suicide Attempt Caused Roxbury Explosion, Fire
Police say a failed suicide attempt caused an explosion and 6-alarm fire early Monday that left more than a dozen people hurt and led to several dramatic rescues.
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Police say a failed suicide attempt caused an explosion and 6-alarm fire early Monday that left more than a dozen people hurt and led to several dramatic rescues.
Two people were shot to death outside a home in Lawrence early Monday morning.
At least 5 Boston firefighters were transported to the hospital after a four-alarm blaze on Boyd Street in Dorchester.
A Stoneham man is being hailed as a hero after alerting people to a fire in their home early Monday morning.
One person was killed and another seriously injured in a fire at a housing complex for the elderly and disabled Friday morning.
Investigators say a multi-alarm fire that destroyed a Colonial-era inn in Groton this summer was likely caused by an electrical malfunction in the attic.
It's the second Sunday in a row, the building caught fire. Investigators don't know how the first one started, but they are sure the second one was arson.
Fire officials are crediting a 13-year-old Springfield boy with helping nine other people escape their burning home.
Police are offering a reward now to try to track down the arsonist who set two dangerous fires in Beverly.
Fire, instead of rain, complicated some students' commute in Falmouth Thursday morning.
An off-duty paramedic and some quick neighbors saved a boy from a burning home early Wednesday morning.
Becky Grosso, a former volunteer firefighter, ran toward the flames to save a man and his five-year-old granddaughter who were trapped inside a burning car.
Arson has been ruled out as the cause of a fire that gutted a Colonial-era inn in Groton last week and fire investigators say the real cause may never be known.
There was a small fire early Tuesday morning at the farm where President Obama and his family are expected to spend their vacation later this month.
The building, which first opened in 1678, appears to be a total loss, though, damage estimates have not been calculated.
An historic inn in Groton has been destroyed in a fire.
Arson Watch Reward program offers up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
An early morning fire heavily damaged a building at the center of a controversy in Onset Friday.
Due to the dangerous weather, 75 firefighters responded to blaze on Columbus Avenue.
A family nearly slept through an enormous fire inside their home, but a brave and persistent neighbor risked her life to wake them up.
The man found dead in an Attleboro rooming house Sunday died as a result of a homicide
Seven school buses were destroyed by fire overnight in Worcester. Now, police are calling the fire suspicious and asking for the public's help.
The discovery of a body in an Attleboro rooming house after firefighters responded to a fire in the building is being treated as suspicious.
A Five alarm fire in New Bedford kept firefighters busy overnight.
Surveillance video helped police catch two men suspected of torching school buses in Littleton.
The video shows the officer with his firearm drawn. He can be heard issuing commands to the young people as they talk over him.
New Hampshire Fish and Game officials said those planning to hike should prepare for crowds and research the trail they will be taking.
Big changes are envisioned for the 75-year-old Kowloon restaurant property off Route 1 in Massachusetts.
A haunting exhibit in South Boston honors the lives of hundreds of people who were killed two years ago during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel at the Nova Music Festival.
Bolton police chief Luke Hamburger died unexpectedly on Sunday.
Two Boston City Councilors are proposing a hearing to consider publicly owned grocery stores in Boston.
Bolton police chief Luke Hamburger died unexpectedly on Sunday.
A new detailed analysis of Boston's neighborhoods has identified several highly localized "hot spots."
Duke is getting help from former Blue Devils player and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.
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.
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?
Big changes are envisioned for the 75-year-old Kowloon restaurant property off Route 1 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.
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.
Duke is getting help from former Blue Devils player and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.
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.
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.