ABINGTON — Abington Fire Chief John M. Nuttall, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz said that this morning’s fatal fire in Abington was not suspicious and was most likely caused by an unspecified …
EVERETT — Everett Police Chief Steven A. Mazzie, Everett Fire Chief Scott A. Dalrymple, and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey announced an arrest in last month’s suspicious fire in Everett. Everett Police this afternoon charged MICHAEL MAMBRINO, 18, …
STOW — State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey today announced that National Burn Awareness Week begins Sunday, providing an opportunity to promote awareness of burn safety strategies – especially in homes with children. “Scalds from hot liquids have been …
TYNGSBOROUGH — The fire that claimed one person’s life and injured another was accidental and started with an immersion water heater, which ignited combustible items nearby, said Tyngsborough Fire Chief Wes Russell, Tyngsborough Police Chief Richard D. …
STOW — Nearly three dozen fire service leaders from across Massachusetts graduated today from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program, said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Deputy State Fire Marshal …
TYNGSBOROUGH — One person has died and another was injured in a two-alarm fire in Tyngsborough that remains under investigation, said Tyngsborough Fire Chief Wes Russell, Tyngsborough Police Chief Richard D. Howe, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and …
STOW — Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey announced a new public service announcement campaign that encourages smoke alarm awareness among older adults, who are at greater risk of dying in a fire. The PSAs are available for distribution …
ARLINGTON — A fatal two-alarm fire in Arlington was accidental and started with an electric baseboard heater that either malfunctioned or was in close proximity to combustible items, said Arlington Fire Chief Kevin M. Kelley, Arlington Police Chief Juliann …
STOW — The explosion at a Boston steam generating facility last year occurred when a steam pipe fitting failed due to a temporary pressure condition known as a water hammer event, and not as a result of corrosion, degradation, or other system-wide issues …
SALISBURY — A wind-driven fire in Salisbury destroyed five buildings overnight, but no injuries have been reported as of this afternoon, Salisbury Fire Chief Scott Carrigan and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said. “Our top priority throughout the …
BROCKTON — One person was injured in a fire caused by smoking while using medical oxygen, Brockton Fire Chief Brian F. Nardelli and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said today. Brockton firefighters responded to an apartment complex on Stillman Avenue …
STOW — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced $5 million in grant funding awarded to 306 Massachusetts fire departments from the FY22 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program. This program enables fire departments to purchase a variety of …
STOW — With bitter cold temperatures heading our way, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey is reminding residents to “Keep Warm, Keep Safe” and avoid fire and carbon monoxide hazards while heating their homes this week. “Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms …
STOW — With the season’s first significant snow on the way in parts of Massachusetts, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey reminded residents to test their carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and keep dryer, furnace, and other exhaust vents clear of snow. “Carbon …
STOUGHTON — After the third death this year involving smoking and medical oxygen, Massachusetts fire officials issued a reminder today that smoking is especially unsafe when using home oxygen. “There is no safe way to smoke, but it’s especially dangerous …
CAMBRIDGE — Cambridge Fire Chief Gerard E. Mahoney, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, Acting Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow, and Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said that this morning’s fatal fire does not appear …
NAHANT — Nahant Fire Chief Austin J. Antrim and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey issued a reminder to use extension cords, power strips, and electrical devices safely after two residents and a firefighter were injured in an early morning fire that …
WESTFORD — Fire officials are reminding residents to use extension cords safely and exercise caution with their holiday decorations after a fire that started with an extension cord powering Christmas lights. The small fire on Friday afternoon began in a …
FOXBOROUGH — Foxborough Fire Chief Michael Kelleher, Foxborough Police Chief Michael A. Grace, and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said today that this week’s fire on Central Street was caused by an unspecified electrical event in the building’s …
STOW, SPRINGFIELD, and BRIDGEWATER — STOW–State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Deputy State Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier announced the graduation of 63 firefighters from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy today. Graduates completed the 50-day …
