STOW — With the Memorial Day weekend coming up, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, Shrewsbury Fire Chief James Vuona, president of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts, and Chief Fire Warden David Celino of the Department of Conservation and …
NORTHAMPTON — A fire at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School yesterday was accidental and most likely started when the exhaust of a riding lawnmower came into contact with combustible materials, Northampton Fire Chief Jon Davine and State Fire …
BRIDGEWATER — State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Deputy State Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier, acting director of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA), announced the graduation of 35 recruits from the MFA Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighter …
STOW — With a hot weather weekend approaching in the midst of National Electrical Safety Month, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey reminded residents that air conditioners and other major appliances should be plugged directly into wall outlets, not …
OXFORD — An overnight fire in an Oxford that injured four occupants and one police officer does not appear suspicious, but the exact cause has not been determined, said Oxford Fire Chief Laurent McDonald and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. Working …
OXFORD — An explosion and fire last night at a machine shop in Oxford was caused when the thermostat in a large storage container failed, Oxford Fire Chief Laurent R. McDonald and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said today. Oxford firefighters …
STOW — State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey today presented a team of Maynard High School students with $200 in Best Buy gift cards and a video camera as their prize for winning first place in the Department of Fire Services’ 13th annual Burn Awareness …
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Fire Commissioner Bernard J. Calvi, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Hampden County District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced today that a woman rescued from a Worcester Street fire last night has succumbed to her …
SUTTON — Sutton Fire Chief Matthew R. Belsito, Sutton Police Chief Dennis J. Towle, and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey are asking for the public’s help in the investigation of Sunday’s brush fire in the area of the former Sutton Motor-In drive-in …
LOWELL — The two-alarm fire that claimed a resident’s life in Lowell this morning was accidental and most likely started with smoking materials, said Lowell Fire Chief Phillip A.J. Charron, Lowell Interim Police Superintendent Barry Golner, State Fire …
LOWELL — The cause of a fatal two-alarm fire in Lowell remains under investigation this morning, said Lowell Fire Chief Phillip A.J. Charron, Lowell Interim Police Superintendent Barry Golner, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Middlesex County …
LEOMINSTER — A fire on the roof of Leominster High School this month started with a sky lantern, prompting a reminder from Leominster Fire Chief Robert A. Sideleau II and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey that these items are prohibited by the …
HOPKINTON — Home fire sprinklers saved a newly-constructed Hopkinton home this week, limiting damage from a fire that could otherwise have caused major damage to the unoccupied residence, said Hopkinton Fire Chief William R. Miller and State Fire Marshal …
STOW — State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey today offered a fire safety reminder to homeowners and others who plan on using mulch in upcoming landscaping projects. “Every spring, firefighters across Massachusetts respond to mulch fires on commercial and …
BERKLEY — A two-alarm fire that destroyed a Berkley home this weekend started when polyurethane staining products combusted, prompting a reminder from Berkley Fire Rescue Chief Scott A. Fournier and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey on their safe use …
LUDLOW — Ludlow Fire Chief Ryan Pease and State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey are reminding the public that oily rags pose a fire hazard following a fire in a Marion Circle home this morning. Ludlow firefighters responded to the scene following a call at 11 …
DEVENS — Pointing to the Delta Range fire that burned 341 acres at Fort Devens last week, Devens Fire Chief Timothy F. Kelly, Chief Forest Fire Warden David Celino of the Department of Conservation & Recreation, and State Fire Marshal Peter J. …
SALISBURY — The cause of a fire that destroyed a hotel and five residential buildings in Salisbury on Jan. 17 will remain officially undetermined, but a joint investigation found no evidence that it was intentionally set, said Salisbury Fire Chief Scott …
AYER — An early morning fire that claimed an older adult’s life in Ayer this weekend highlights the need for working smoke alarms, said Ayer Fire Chief Timothy P. Johnston, Ayer Police Chief Brian Gill, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Middlesex …
HAVERHILL — The two-alarm fire that claimed an older adult’s life on Pilling Street last night was accidental, said Haverhill Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett. The …
