Quincy Fire Chief Joseph Jackson announced on Tuesday that the city would be putting a fourth ladder truck into service. Mayor Tom Koch said this will improve response times for residents throughout the city. Ladder 4 has been out of service since 1990.
Officials are investigating a potential arson in Brockton on Friday morning. The Brockton Fire Department says “multiple intentional fires” were set in a vacant house on Clifford Ave. Three people fled once firefighters arrived on scene. Anyone with information is being asked to contact Brockton Fire at 508-583-2933 or the Arson Watch Hotline 1-800-682-9229.
Crews in Norwell were called to the scene of a fire at 67 Main St. Road Reporter Terry was on the scene and he called in to WATD. Deputy Fire Chief William Milne tells WATD News that they were able to deal with the fire fairly quickly. No injuries were reported.
Trucks were called in to deal with a brush fire in Wareham Thursday afternoon. Fire Chief John Kelley tells WATD News that the location helped to ensure things weren’t worse. Kelley went on to say that conditions right now make brush fires more likely. No injuries were reported.
Two South Shore towns were dealing with brush fires Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m. Quincy Police announced they were closing Commander Shea Blvd. to traffic in both directions as crews were dealing with a large brush fire in a marsh. Meanwhile the Kingston Fire Department said crews were dealing with a small brush fire […]
Crews were called to the scene of a 3-alarm fire Tuesday morning in Hanover. Fire Chief Jason Cavallaro tells WATD News the fire reached three alarms at one point. Cavallaro says one firefighter was injured. Damage is estimated at around $200,000. The incident remains under investigation. Rockland, Hanson, Norwell, Pembroke, Whitman, Abington, […]
Crews were called to the scene of a 3-alarm fire this morning in Hanover. Rockland is among the communities providing aid saying they responded to the fire on Whiting St. Duxbury is providing station coverage. At this time there is no official word regarding damage or injuries. Hanover Police have also announced that Whiting St. […]
Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Brockton Friday morning. Fire officials tell WATD News the Brockton Fire Alarm office received a report of a house fire at number 64 Deana Rd. shortly after 9 a.m. Upon arrival they found fire in a one story house in the attached garage. The fire […]
Crews were called to the scene of an overnight fire on Presidents Way in Carver on Tuesday. Fire Chief Craig Weston tells WATD News that no injuries were reported. Plympton provided mutual aid and Wareham provided station coverage. The incident remains under investigation.
Crews were called to the scene of a fire at Payton Court in Brockton Sunday night. Fire Chief Brian Nardelli tells WATD News the home sustained tens of thousands of dollars in damage. No other injuries were reported.