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11/02/2025

Explosion at Harvard Medical School Building Appears Intentional

Boston, MA - November 1, 2025

An early morning explosion inside a Harvard Medical School building in Boston is being investigated as an intentional act, police said. No injuries were reported.

The blast occurred around 2:48 a.m. on the fourth floor of the Goldenson Building at 220 Longwood Avenue. A Harvard University Police officer responding to a fire alarm saw two people running from the building but was unable to stop them.

Investigators later released surveillance images showing the suspects with their faces covered and are asking for the public’s help identifying them.

The Boston Fire Department’s Arson Unit determined the explosion appeared intentional. Boston Police officers swept the building but found no additional devices.

The FBI confirmed it is assisting Harvard Police, along with state and local authorities, as the investigation continues.

📸: Harvard University

11/02/2025

Boston, MA - November 1, 2025

A driver escaped injury Saturday afternoon after their vehicle rolled over following a collision with a parked car on Quincy Street in Boston.

Traffic in the area was briefly impacted while crews worked to clear the scene.

Boston Fire, Police, and EMS responded. The driver was evaluated on scene and did not require transport to the hospital.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by Boston Police.

📸: External Affairs Porter

11/01/2025

Brush Fire Contained Near Residence in Wellfleet

Wellfleet, MA — November 1, 2025 | 2:10 AM

Early Saturday morning, Wellfleet Fire Department responded to reports of a utility pole fire in the area of Wellfleet Woods Lane. When crews arrived, they discovered a brush fire roughly 100 feet by 40 feet burning toward a nearby home.

Firefighters quickly went to work — deploying a deck gun and handline to protect the residence and stop the flames from spreading. The fire was brought under control within minutes, and firefighters remained on scene to extinguish remaining hot spots.

Fortunately, no one was injured, and the home sustained no damage. The cause of the fire has been determined to be accidental.

As the fall season continues, officials are reminding residents to maintain defensible space around their homes. Clearing vegetation and debris within five feet of structures can help prevent the spread of wildfire.
📸: Wellfleet Fire Department

10/31/2025

Mansfield Firefighters Call for Increased Staffing Amid Rising Emergency Calls

Mansfield, MA - October 31, 2025

The Mansfield Fire Department is calling for staffing changes, citing a sharp increase in emergency responses and growing safety concerns as personnel levels remain unchanged.

According to Mansfield Firefighters Local 1820, crews have responded to 3,433 emergency calls between January 1 and October 27, 2025 - an increase of 187 incidents compared to the same period last year.

Despite the rise in calls, the department continues to operate with a minimum eight firefighters per shift, staffing two two-person engines and two two-person ambulances. Officials note that the East Street ambulance is cross-staffed with the department’s Tower Ladder, meaning only one of the two can be in service at any given time.

Union leaders say current staffing levels fall well below NFPA 1710 standards, which recommend four firefighters per engine or ladder and 15 personnel on the initial alarm for a single-family home fire, nearly double their current staffing levels.

Understaffing impacts both the effected department, as well as surrounding departments who may be more heavily relied upon for mutual aid.

“Growing demands and stagnant staffing are increasing the risk to both our firefighters and the residents we serve,” the union said in a statement.

Looking ahead, the department says its responsibilities continue to expand beyond traditional emergency response, with a growing focus on Community EMS and Public Health programs to support elderly, medically fragile, and behavioral health populations.

“These changes aren’t about growth for the sake of growth,” the statement continued. “They’re about building a department that can safely meet the needs of our residents — today and tomorrow.”

📸: Mansfield Fire Department

10/30/2025

Operation “BUSted” Launched in Falmouth to Protect Student Safety

Falmouth, MA – October 30th, 2025 — This morning, the Falmouth Police Department’s Community Engagement Team kicked off Operation “BUSted,” a targeted traffic enforcement initiative aimed at catching drivers who ignore school bus stop signals.

Officers followed local school buses along their routes, watching closely for motorists who failed to stop for the bus’s red flashing lights — a serious and dangerous violation that puts children’s lives at risk.

The department says the goal of the operation is not only enforcement but education — reminding drivers of the rules of the road and the importance of slowing down and stopping when school buses are loading or unloading students.

Throughout the day, officers will continue to monitor school zones, following buses and running RADAR to ensure safe travel for all students.

📸 Courtesy of the Falmouth Police Department

10/30/2025

Cohasset, MA - October 30, 2025
An Amazon delivery driver caused an early morning commuter disruption Thursday after mistakenly turning onto the train tracks near North Main Street by the Hingham line.

According to first responders, the incident happened around 6:30 a.m. when the driver, apparently following GPS directions, drove their vehicle directly onto the MBTA Commuter Rail tracks. The vehicle became stuck just as an inbound train was approaching the nearby station.

Train service was immediately halted, with one train forced to remain at the station while crews worked to clear the scene. A wrecker was dispatched to remove the car, and commuter rail passengers experienced significant delays on the Greenbush Line during the morning rush.

No injuries were reported, and the driver was safely escorted off the tracks before any trains arrived.

Officials are still advising riders to expect residual delays while service resumed.

📸: Cohasset Police Department

10/29/2025

Update: She has been located safely.

Stow, MA - October 28, 2025

Chief Michael Sallese reports that the Stow Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance as rescuers search for a missing woman.

Katherine Watson, Age 38, of Edgehill Road in Stow, was last seen in the vicinity of her home between 12-4 p.m., according to her husband, who reported her missing at approximately 8 p.m.

Katherine is known to Stow Police, and may have wandered into the nearby woods or conservation land.

She is 5’4” and weighs about 150 pounds. She has light brown hair and hazel eyes and was last seen wearing lightly colored pants and a blue sweater.

If anyone sees Katherine or has any information on her whereabouts, they are asked to call 911 or call Stow Police at 978-897-4545.n

10/28/2025

NBC Boston News Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Chelsea

Chelsea, MA - October 28, 2025
A television news helicopter operated by NBC Boston made an emergency landing in Chelsea on Tuesday afternoon, according to Chief Keith Houghton of the Chelsea Police Department.

The pilot managed to bring the aircraft down safely in a vacant lot near the intersection of Shawmut and Marginal Streets, not far from Chelsea Creek and just over a mile from Logan Airport.

Chief Houghton confirmed that no injuries were reported and credited the pilot for their quick thinking and skillful handling of the situation, saying the individual “did a great job finding a clear and safe place to land.”

The helicopter came down in an open area with no structures nearby, minimizing the risk to the public. Authorities said that recovery crews will likely need to remove the rotor blades before the aircraft can be loaded onto a trailer and towed from the scene.

Chelsea Police and other local responders remained on site as crews assessed the situation Tuesday afternoon.

📸: Paul Koolloian

10/27/2025

Yarmouth, MA — A Routine Call Turns Into a Miracle Moment

Earlier this month, Yarmouth Fire Department crews were dispatched to what seemed like a routine medical call for back and pelvic pain — but what they found was anything but routine.

Upon arrival, firefighters quickly realized the female caller was actually in labor. Moments later, inside the ambulance, the crew helped deliver a healthy baby — right there on scene.

Over the radio, dispatch heard the unforgettable message:

“We’re on scene… gonna slow roll — we just delivered a baby.”

Both Mom and Baby are doing great and even returned to the station to visit the firefighters who helped bring the newest little Cape Codder into the world.
🎥: Yarmouth Fire Department

10/27/2025

Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle in Millis

Millis, MA - October 26, 2025

At approximately 6:40 PM Sunday evening, emergency crews in Millis responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a pedestrian struck by a vehicle near 428 Main Street.

According to the Millis Police Department, officers and firefighters arrived to find a 30-year-old male pedestrian suffering from serious injuries after being hit by a single motor vehicle. Boston MedFlight was called to the scene and transported the victim to Brigham and Women’s Hospital for treatment.

The Millis Police Department is actively investigating the incident. No additional details have been released at this time.

📸: Millis Police Department

10/26/2025

Police Investigating Found Body in Saugus Walmart Parking Garage

Saugus, MA - October 25, 2025
Saugus Police are investigating after a person was found deceased inside a vehicle in the parking garage of the Walmart located on Broadway in Saugus on Saturday.

At this time, the circumstances surrounding the death remain unclear. Detectives from the Saugus Police Department are actively working to determine what led up to the discovery.

No further information is available at this time.

10/24/2025

Tragic update from Cape Cod — mother dies after Coast Guard rescue; father now awake and breathing on his own.

Cape Cod, MA – October 22, 2025
Officials have confirmed that Cici, one of the family members rescued by the United States Coast Guard off Naushon Island earlier this week, has passed away from her injuries.

Cici, her husband Patrick, and their son Tyler were rescued Wednesday morning after their boat caught fire off the coast of Cape Cod.

Patrick, who was initially hospitalized in critical condition, is now awake and breathing on his own as he continues to recover.

The incident remains under investigation.
📸 Coast Guard Sector South Eastern New England

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