Boston Fire Department responded around 5:30pm on Sunday when a manhole cover blew off in front of Lewis Wharf at Atlantic Avenue and Commercial Streets along the waterfront in Boston’s North End. Witnesses report a loud crash. No injuries were apparent. Photo by Jennifer Crampton.
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Boston Fire Responds to North Street
Intense smoke was spotted on the roof of a North Street building, near the corner of Clark Street. Boston Fire was on the scene and the situation appeared to improve quickly according to witnesses from nearby buildings. Photos by Frankie Boyer, Meghan Denenberg, and Dr. Joseph Mendola.
Remembering Jason Menard and Thanking our Firefighters
To all the Menard families, We extend our sympathy and send our deepest regrets on the deathof the Worchester hero fireman, Lt. Jason Menard. He surely acted in the most exemplarymanner. Being a fireman means being constantly on the line and the firealarm you hear could be the last. We are sure that Jason is Read More…
Commercial Street Kitchen Fire Displaces Eight Residents
Boston Fire Department responded to a second floor kitchen fire on Saturday afternoon at 470 Commercial Street. There were no injuries and the fire was contained in short order. Due to the fire and subsequent water damage, power is off at the property displacing eight residents.
Dryer Fire Evacuates North End Building; Resident Uses Historic Street Fire Box Alarm When 911 Fails
At approximately 5:15 a.m. on Friday, December 28th, residents of 94-96 Endicott Street were evacuated for a fire that broke out on the first floor. Boston Fire Department contained the fire to a clothes dryer and all residents were able to safely get out of the building. The dryer was part of an operation by North Read More…
Boston Fire Dept Responds to Smoke From Sail Loft
Boston Fire Department responded on Friday morning, around 6:30am, to smoke coming from the Sail Loft restaurant, Atlantic Ave., on the North End waterfront. The owner reports that a pile of thick cardboard plates fell onto a pilot light on the stove. The cook on site called the fire department when smoke appeared. Fortunately, no one Read More…
Officials Detail Causes of Deadly Hanover Street Fire [Video]
Boston Fire Marshall Dep. Chief Jack Kempsey and Lt. Tom Murray provided further details regarding the deadly Hanover Street fire on Thanksgiving Eve as well as last year’s Christmas morning fire on Hull Street. The discussion was held at the December meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). On Hanover Street, the fire that Read More…
Boston Fire Marshall Follows Up on North End Fires With Safety Measures; Fire Dog Demonstration [Video]
Following up on the deadly Thanksgiving eve fire in Boston’s North End, Fire Marshall and Deputy Chief Jack Dempsey spoke with the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) on Monday, December 11th. The recent fire was not arson according to Dempsey, but instead caused by careless use of smoking materials. The fire marshall reviewed important fire Read More…
Major Fire Kills Two Residents on Hanover Street in Boston’s North End
A three-alarm fire claimed two lives at 282 Hanover Street, early Wednesday morning in Boston’s North End. Boston Fire Department said they responded about 1:00 a.m. to flames coming out the windows at the five story building, near the Parmenter St. intersection. The ground floor is occupied by Trattoria Il Panino (formerly Caffe Pompei), Connah Store Read More…
Firefighters Charity Boot Stolen on Hanover Street in North End
The charity “Firefighters Boot” was stolen (again) from Hanover Street outside the Boston Firehouse (Engine 8, Ladder 1) in the North End. A securing cable was cut and the boot was taken on Monday while firefighters were out on a call, between 3 and 6 am, according to CBS Boston. The boot was recovered near Battery Read More…
Fire Erupts on Roof at Burroughs Wharf
Crews battle fire along Battery Street in N End. #7News pic.twitter.com/eIoaGmpp7r — Eric Kane (@EricKaneTV) August 3, 2017 Boston Fire Department responded to a 2-alarm fire seen on the roof of Burroughs Wharf at 50 Battery Street in Boston’s North End. Flames were seen on the roof facing Commercial Street and BFD tweeted they had Read More…
Roof Chimney Falls on Woman in Hammock on Charter Street
A young woman was seriously injured when a chimney fell on her just after midnight Tuesday morning. She was laying in a hammock on the roof of a Charter Street building with one end attached to the chimney that collapsed, according to Boston Fire Department. Another person in the hammock at the same time was Read More…