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Berkley Fire Department Extinguishes Fire in Basement of Home

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Berkley Fire & Rescue
Scott Fournier, Chief
5 N Main St.
Berkley, MA 02779

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: [email protected]

Berkley Fire Department Extinguishes Fire in Basement of Home

BERKLEY — Chief Scott Fournier reports that the Berkley Fire Department extinguished a fire in the basement of a home early Wednesday morning.

At approximately 3 a.m., the Berkley Fire Department responded to a 911 call reporting smoke inside of 21 County St.

Upon arrival, firefighters saw smoke coming from the basement of the home and went inside to begin extinguishing the fire.

All of the occupants were able to safely make it out of the home. However, three dogs needed to be rescued by firefighters and were safely take out of the house.

Mutual aid was provided by the Dighton, Raynham and Lakeville fire departments.

The fire was quickly extinguished and was confined to the finished basement.

A Berkley firefighter was transported to the hospital with an injury that is not believed to be life threatening.

The residents were displaced as a result of the fire and were given assistance by the Berkley Firefighters Association.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Chief Fournier would like to commend the quick actions of the responding firefighters in ensuring that all residents and pets made it safely out of the home and for putting out the fire before it could spread elsewhere in the home.

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Shrewsbury Fire Department Extinguishes Grease Fire at Restaurant

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Shrewsbury Fire Department
James Vuona, Fire Chief
11 Church Road
Shrewsbury, MA 01545

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Shrewsbury Fire Department Extinguishes Grease Fire at Restaurant

SHREWSBURY — Chief James Vuona reports that the Shrewsbury Fire Department extinguished a grease fire at a local restaurant Monday night, Sept. 9.

At approximately 6:50 p.m., Shrewsbury firefighters responded to Bollywood Grill, 97 Boston Turnpike, for a report of a fire in the building. The restaurant was open for business at the time and needed to be evacuated. No injuries were reported.

Upon arrival, firefighters located a grease fire in the kitchen hood system. The fire was contained to the duct work and was quickly extinguished.

The restaurant will be closed until cleaning and repairs are made. The other businesses in the shopping plaza were not impacted and are open for business.

Over 20 Shrewsbury firefighters responded to the scene, some of which were called in from being off duty.

The Shrewsbury Board of Health was also called to the scene to inspect the kitchen and supplies at the restaurant.

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Whitman Fire Department Extinguishes Fire Inside Condominium Garage

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Whitman Fire Department
Timothy J. Grenno, Fire Chief
56 Temple St.
Whitman, MA 02382

For Immediate Release

Monday, Aug. 19, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Whitman Fire Department Extinguishes Fire Inside Condominium Garage

WHITMAN — Chief Timothy J. Grenno reports that the Whitman Fire Department extinguished a fire inside a condominium garage Monday morning.

At approximately 11:10 a.m., Whitman firefighters were dispatched to 877 Auburnville Way, inside the Village at Auburnville community for residents age 55 and older.

Upon arrival firefighters located a fire inside of the garage with the sprinkler system suppressing the flames and keeping the fire from spreading rapidly throughout the building.

Firefighters quickly used a hose line to extinguish the fire and overhauled the area to ensure that the flames had not spread elsewhere.

A female resident, who is wheelchair bound, had been evacuated by her home health aide to the first floor porch and was then moved from the porch away from the home by bystanders and responding firefighters. The woman was uninjured but was evaluated by a Halifax Fire ambulance crew on scene as a precaution.

The fire and smoke caused approximately $50,000 in damage to the garage. The home itself had minimal smoke and odor damage.

The resident will be able to return to her home once the fire alarm and sprinkler system is repaired, which is expected to be done today.

The incident was the second fire that Whitman firefighters responded to recently in which a sprinkler system helped to prevent potentially devastating damage. On July 24, the department extinguished a fire at the Bostonian Loft Apartments, 7 Marble St.

“The unit where this fire occurred was one of four attached condos in same building,” Chief Grenno said. “If it weren’t for the sprinkler system suppressing the fire until we arrived, the fire could have spread far more quickly and done a lot more damage. This is the second fire we’ve had in less than a month where a sprinkler system helped to keep a fire at bay until firefighters could arrive on scene. Having a properly functioning and regularly maintained sprinkler system can and does save lives.”

The fire was caused by careless disposal of a cigarette into a trash barrel in the garage.

Whitman Fire was assisted on scene by Abington Fire Tower 1 and Hanson Fire Engine 3.

 

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Taunton Fire Department Responds to 3-Alarm Fire at Multi-Family Home

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Taunton Fire Department
Timothy J. Bradshaw, Fire Chief
50 School St.
Taunton, MA 02780

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Taunton Fire Department Responds to 3-Alarm Fire at Multi-Family Home

Firefighters Rescue Man from Second-Floor Balcony

Media note: At 10:45 p.m., Chief Bradshaw will be speaking to the media in the parking lot of Eye Health Vision Centers, 64 Winthrop St., Taunton.

To view a video of the fire click here.

TAUNTON — Chief Timothy Bradshaw reports that the Taunton Fire Department is responding to large fire at a multi-family home on Harrison Street Tuesday night.

The first responding firefighters used a ladder to rescue a man from a second-floor balcony as the fire burned close by. The man’s condition is unknown at this time but he was conscious and alert at the time of rescue and did not require medical assistance.

At approximately 8:20 p.m., the Taunton Fire Department was called to 46 Harrison St. for a report of a house fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters saw large flames and heavy smoking coming from the second floor and roof of the 2.5-story wood-frame home.

Incident commander Deputy Chief Eric Dumont, quickly called for all available Taunton Fire apparatus to respond to the scene and struck a second alarm for fire departments from surrounding communities to respond. The Raynham, Dighton, Norton and Rehoboth fire departments were providing assistance.

As the fire continued to quickly spread throughout the 6-apartment building, Chief Bradshaw struck a third alarm, seeking additional manpower at the scene.

As of approximately 10:30 p.m., the roof had collapsed into the building and crews were still battling the fire. There are about 35 firefighters, eight engines and two ladder trucks on scene at this time.

All residents of the home are believed to have made it out of the building safely. All residents will be displaced as a result of the fire and the Taunton Emergency Management Agency was responding to the scene to assist.

One Taunton firefighter was treated at the scene for a heat related condition and is expected to be okay.

Harrison Street and Winthrop Street (Route 44) will both be closed while the scene remains active. The Taunton Police Department is on scene assisting and directing traffic.

The scene is expected to remain active for several hours and residents and drivers are asked to seek alternate routes.

The Taunton firefighters that rescued the man from the balcony were Tony Burton, John Gulan and Sarah Riendeau.

Further information will be provided when it becomes available.

 

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