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This evening, thunderstorms hit Massachusetts. While the storms all remained sub-severe, they brought frequent lightning...
07/09/2025

This evening, thunderstorms hit Massachusetts. While the storms all remained sub-severe, they brought frequent lightning and heavy rain.

While families and friends enjoyed this weekend’s holiday festivities, it was a busy time for public safety officials wo...
07/07/2025

While families and friends enjoyed this weekend’s holiday festivities, it was a busy time for public safety officials working to ensure Boston’s Fourth of July celebrations were safe. This effort was a collaborative one, involving local, federal, and other government agencies and departments.

West Roxbury - Just before 11:00 PM Sunday night, Boston Firefighters responded to reports of a house fire on Whittemore...
07/07/2025

West Roxbury - Just before 11:00 PM Sunday night, Boston Firefighters responded to reports of a house fire on Whittemore Street. Fire crews arrived to heavy fire showing from the front of the house, which was reportedly vacant at the time of the fire, and struck a 2nd alarm on arrival. Firefighters made an aggressive attack, quickly knocking the exterior fire down, before moving inside to check for extension and overhaul. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Somerville, MA - Just before 1:00 this afternoon, Somerville Fire received calls for a house fire on Wheatland St. Sever...
07/06/2025

Somerville, MA - Just before 1:00 this afternoon, Somerville Fire received calls for a house fire on Wheatland St. Several companies had cleared another run just before the box was sounded, and immediately reported smoke showing from a distance. C2 (the shift deputy) arrived and transmitted a 2nd Alarm on arrival, reporting heavy fire showing from the top floor in the rear. Fire crews stretched lines and knocked down exterior fire on the rear porches, which extended inside. Fire also extended to the exterior of a house next door.

As firefighters continued to open up and expose pockets of fire, 3rd and 4th alarms were transmitted for additional manpower.

With temperatures in the 90s, Boston Sparks A10 and Cataldo Ambulance responded to provide much needed rehab to the crews on scene. It is unknown if there were any injuries, however a cat was rescued from the first floor of the fire building. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Milton, MA - The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office has confirmed that three people died in a horrific car crash ...
07/06/2025

Milton, MA - The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office has confirmed that three people died in a horrific car crash in Milton on Saturday. Shortly after 4:30 P.M., emergency services in Milton received reports of a head-on collision in the area of 1065 Randolph Ave. Upon arrival crews located the two people trapped in a heavily damaged Toyota Corolla and suffering from multi-system trauma injuries. The Canton blood transfusion unit also known as the “Blood Truck” was requested to the scene. The passenger was transported to the hospital where they later died while the driver was pronounced dead on scene. They have been identified as 71-year-old Diane Myers, and her son Jonathan Myers, 39 of Dorchester. The driver of the Mercedes Benz, Charles A. Ocitti, 47, of Mattapan, succumbed to his injuries Sunday morning, according to the district attorney’s office. A third vehicle was struck by debris from the initial crash but was not involved in the collision.

Boston - A sight you couldn’t miss lit up the Boston skyline last night for the annual fireworks spectacular following t...
07/05/2025

Boston - A sight you couldn’t miss lit up the Boston skyline last night for the annual fireworks spectacular following the concert on the esplanade.

Boston - Yesterday evening, the city of Boston held their annual 4th Of July celebration on the Esplanade. The annual fr...
07/05/2025

Boston - Yesterday evening, the city of Boston held their annual 4th Of July celebration on the Esplanade. The annual free concert had thousands in attendance and had numerous famous artists who performed including, LeAnn Rimes, Leslie Odom, Jr., and Bell Biv DeVoe, before concluding with the Boston Pops. This was a special year for Boston Symphony Orchestra conductor Keith Lockhart as he celebrate 30 years with the Pops.

Arlington, MA - Hollywood superstar Kurt Russell recently traced his family roots back to Arlington and the first day of...
07/04/2025

Arlington, MA - Hollywood superstar Kurt Russell recently traced his family roots back to Arlington and the first day of the Revolutionary War, where his ancestor Jason Russell died defending his home during the Battle of Menotomy. Kurt Russell and his son, named Boston, visited the Jason Russell home for the first time, having only recently discovered this historic connection. The 74-year-old actor was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. As a child, his family moved out west, but now he feels a forever link to the east and the courageous act of one of his ancestors.

Lexington, MA - Shortly after 5:30 P.M., A woman drove up to Lexington Fire headquarters and parked on the ramp. She rep...
07/02/2025

Lexington, MA - Shortly after 5:30 P.M., A woman drove up to Lexington Fire headquarters and parked on the ramp. She reported that she got a package that had “white powder” in it. Out of an abundance of caution a hazmat was declared. Two hazmat technicians and members of the Massachusetts EOD responded to the scene and examined the package. It was determined to not be hazardous however, it was discarded by hazmat technicians. It is unclear why the package was sent to the person in the first place.

Boston - Final preparations are underway in Boston as the city prepares to celebrate the 4th of July. This afternoon, pu...
07/02/2025

Boston - Final preparations are underway in Boston as the city prepares to celebrate the 4th of July. This afternoon, public safety officials held their annual press conference ahead of the festivities. Authorities said that there are no immediate threats to the event however people should remain vigilant, given high tensions in the political climate. Anyone who sees something suspicious is asked to either call or find a uniformed officer.

Lightning over Boston as storms rolled through the area this evening.
07/02/2025

Lightning over Boston as storms rolled through the area this evening.

Boston - On a scorching and humid first day of July, it was cold inside Warrior Ice Arena as the Bruins held their seco...
07/01/2025

Boston - On a scorching and humid first day of July, it was cold inside Warrior Ice Arena as the Bruins held their second day of on-ice development camp. The offseason program is designed for the team’s newest draft picks and prospects to be introduced to the organization and provide them with NHL coaching and instruction.

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