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Enfield Fire District 1 Extinguishes Garage Fire at Home

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Enfield Fire District 1
Chief Edward N. Richards
200 Phoenix Ave.
Enfield, CT 06082

For Immediate Release

Monday, Nov. 18, 2019

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

Enfield Fire District 1 Extinguishes Garage Fire at Home

ENFIELD, Connecticut — Fire Chief Edward Richards reports that Enfield Fire District 1 extinguished a fire inside of an attached garage at a home Monday morning, and would like to remind residents about the proper disposal of ashes.

At approximately 11 a.m. today, Enfield Fire District 1 responded to a report of a structure fire at 259 Abbe Road. The fire was initially reported as a lawnmower fire in the garage by a resident.

An off-duty firefighter going by the scene reported that the fire was contained in the garage and he used a fire extinguisher in an attempt to knock down the flames.

Engine 12 from the Weymouth Road Station was the first apparatus on scene and was able to quickly knock down the rest of the fire.

No injuries were reported in the incident and the fire was able to be contained to the garage.

The initial investigation indicates that the fire was started by ashes from a wood stove that had been discarded in a plastic container in the garage earlier in the morning. The ashes ignited the container and nearby storage items and then eventually the garage structure.

The garage sustained approximately $10,000 in fire, water and smoke damage.

“Thankfully this fire did not spread to the house, partly due to the quick-thinking actions of the off-duty firefighter who stopped to assist before our engine arrived at the scene,” Chief Richards said. “I would like to commend him and our firefighters who were able to quickly knock the flames down and prevent more significant damage.”

Chief Richards reminds residents that to prevent fires, ashes cleaned out from fireplaces or stoves should be shoveled into a metal bucket with a metal lid and placed outside on the ground away from buildings.

Do NOT place ashes into a paper bag, cardboard box or plastic container and refrain from dumping them onto the ground, as embers can stay hot for days and ignite combustibles.

The fire today is the second time in less than 24 hours that Enfield Fire District 1 extinguished a fire at a home. At approximately noon on Sunday, Nov. 17, Enfield Fire District 1 extinguished a fire at a home at 28 Raffia Road that was caused by improper disposal of smoking materials.

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Canton Fire Department Extinguishes 2-Alarm House Fire

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Canton Fire Department
Chief Charles E. Doody
99 Revere St.
Canton, MA 02021

For Immediate Release

Monday, Nov. 11, 2019

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

Canton Fire Department Extinguishes 2-Alarm House Fire

CANTON — Chief Charles E. Doody reports that the Canton Fire Department extinguished a 2-alarm house fire early Monday morning.

At approximately 2:44 a.m., Canton Fire received a call from the Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center reporting a fire at 6 Weathervane Road. Upon arrival, the members of Engine 4 saw heavy smoke coming from the roof of the building over the garage.

As firefighters began to attack the flames, they focused on the second floor and attic space. As the fire quickly spread throughout the attic, scene commander Captain Ed Freitas ordered all firefighters out of the building.

As firefighters worked to extinguish the flames from outside of the home, Capt. Freitas struck a second alarm and crews from the Stoughton, Norwood, Sharon, Milton and Foxboro fire departments responded to the scene. In addition the Avon, Randolph and Walpole fire departments provided coverage to handle any additional calls.

The Canton Water Department supplemented the water pressure in the area so that sufficient water volume and pressure was available. 

The flames were able to be fully extinguished and after overhauling the home, crews left the scene around 8:50 a.m.

Three residents were inside the house at the time of the fire and were able to safely make it outside with their two dogs. The family was alerted to the fire by the sound of crackling in the walls and evacuated and called 911. The family will be displaced as a result of the fire.

No injuries were reported in the incident.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Canton Fire Department.

The Canton Building Commissioner and Electrical Inspector responded to the scene to inspect the stability of the building and make the utilities safe.

The house sustained significant fire damage to the attic and roof, along with water and smoke damage throughout the rest of the house. Chief Doody estimates that approximately $400,000-$500,000 in damage was done.

“Thankfully everyone was able to make it out of the house safely and no one was hurt,” Chief Doody said. “This fire spread quickly and our firefighters, along with our neighboring departments who responded, did a great job of getting the fire under control and preventing it from spreading further.”

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Saugus Police Respond after Driver Crashes into Storefront

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Saugus Police Department
Interim Chief Ronald Giorgetti
27 Hamilton Street
Saugus, MA 01906

For Immediate Release

Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Saugus Police Respond after Driver Crashes into Storefront

SAUGUS — Interim Chief Ronald Giorgetti reports that the Saugus Police Department is investigating after a car crashed through the entrance of a local restaurant early Saturday morning.

On Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 at 7:22 a.m., Saugus Police and Fire responded to Giovanni’s Roast Beef & Pizza located at 194 Broadway for a reported motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, first responders found a 2016 Mercedes Benz E350 had crashed roughly three-quarters the way into the front of the building.

Rescuers located the driver, a 57-year-old Melrose woman. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle. She was evaluated at the scene but declined further medical attention. No one was inside the building at the time, as the business was closed.

Saugus Inspectional Services was called to the scene and arrived quickly. The business will not be allowed to reopen until any structural damage is assessed.

The incident is under investigation by the Saugus Police Department. An initial on-scene investigation indicates that the driver did not appear to be impaired and that human error or mechanical failure are the two most likely causes of the crash.

The Melrose Fire Department provided station coverage to Saugus during the incident.

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Rowley Commuter Rail Station Briefly Evacuated after Suspicious Item Found

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Rowley Police Department
Scott A. Dumas, Police Chief
477 Haverhill Street
Rowley, MA 01969Rowley Fire Department
James C. Broderick, Fire Chief
7 Hammond Street
PO Box 281
Rowley, MA 01969

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, Sept. 30 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Rowley Commuter Rail Station Briefly Evacuated after Suspicious Item Found

Item Determined to be Harmless

ROWLEY — Police Chief Scott A. Dumas and Fire Chief James C. Broderick report that the Rowley Police and Fire Departments responded after a pressure cooker was found unattended on a bench at the Rowley MBTA Commuter Rail station Monday morning.

The incident was reported just after 6 a.m. The station was evacuated, and the MBTA Transit Police Bomb Squad responded to the scene. After an on-scene investigation, the item was determined to be harmless.

The incident is under investigation by the Rowley Police Department and Transit Police. Officers on-scene made note of a pile of discarded kitchen appliances and items on Depot Way. A neighbor reported seeing a pressure cooker with the other items on Sunday. It is believed that someone took the item from the pile of discarded “free” items and placed it on the bench.

Homes on Depot Way were briefly evacuated as a precaution, however residents have since been allowed to return home.

Passengers on the Newburyport Line should expect delays. Train traffic was held prior to Rowley Station in both directions during the initial investigation.

Train traffic is once again moving at this time, and the station has been re-opened to the public.

The Newbury Police Department assisted Rowley at the scene, and the Ipswich Police Department covered calls in the Town of Rowley during the incident.

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