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CBS News
28-06-2025
- CBS News
9 people injured after third-floor porch collapses in Dorchester
Nine people were injured after a third-floor porch collapsed on Harwood Street in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood Friday night. Three people are in critical condition, according to the Boston Fire Department. It happened at about 10 p.m. during a large gathering at the multi-family home. Boston EMS said all of the patients transported to the hospital were adults. Their injuries ranged from minor to serious. All the victims were on the ground level when firefighters arrived. "After the initial collapse, there was a secondary collapse of the material that was on the deck," said Boston Fire Chief of Operations Rodney Marshall. "There was a refrigerator and other various materials up on the third floor that collapsed on the secondary collapse. We think that also affected the victims on the ground." Marshall said Boston police are investigating and Inspectional Services is responding to the home.
CBS News
28-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Fire in Boston sends heavy smoke over downtown
Crews are on the scene of a fire at a building in Downtown Boston Wednesday afternoon. The fire broke out at a building on 128 Milk St. at around 2 p.m., according to the Boston Fire Department. Thick smoke and flames could be seen coming out of the building's roof. WBZ-TV has a crew heading to the scene and will have more information on this story as soon as it develops.
Boston Globe
05-05-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Fire damages W.B. Mason's South Boston warehouse
W.B. Mason, a Brockton-based office supplier, did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Sunday evening. Firefighters used an 'aggressive' attack on the interior and exterior of the building to stop the spread throughout the large warehouse, Deputy Chief Martin McCormack of the Boston Fire Department Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at the W.B. Mason warehouse in South Boston on Sunday. Boston Fire Department No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation, McCormack said. Advertisement Massachusetts Port Authority owns the land at 647 Summer St. and leases it, according to Samantha Decker, a spokesperson for Massport. The building is assessed at about $16 million, according to Ava Berger can be reached at
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man dies after reportedly falling from balcony in South Boston, police investigating
Police are investigating the death of a man after he reportedly fell from a balcony in Boston. Boston Police say officers responded to a radio call around 11:55 p.m. for a report of a 'serious injury' in the area of 190 Emerson Street in South Boston. Upon arrival, officers observed members of the Boston Fire Department rendering aid to an adult male who had reportedly fallen from a third-floor balcony. Members of Boston EMS arrived on the scene and attempted life-saving measures, however, the victim was pronounced dead on the scene. The incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘Unkown odor' at Boston hotel prompts hazmat team investigation
A hazmat team of Boston firefighters were called to the Boston Park Plaza on Wednesday morning after the department received a report of an 'unknown odor' at the hotel. The call for the smell came into the Boston Fire Department at around 5:15 a.m. on April 16, according to a statement from the department. Firefighters arrived at Boston Park Plaza shortly after with a hazmat team. After an investigation, the firefighters found the smell was coming from a small ammonia leak in a mini refrigerator, the department said. The firefighters removed the mini fridge and ventilated the air. After monitoring air quality, all readings were deemed normal, the department said. Red Sox have pitcher (up to 98.6 mph) making 'hitters look silly' at AAA From motocross prodigy to Boston Marathon wheelchair, Jason Fowler races through adversity Red Sox' 'tone' setter belts first homer; 'He's the one that gets us going' Red Sox' Alex Bregman heads to Boston for child's birth after 'amazing night' Red Sox reactions: Alex Bregman sets new career high, going 5-for-5 in win
