A two-alarm fire broke out Monday afternoon at Boston’s Rowes Wharf where the Boston Fire Department reports a fire started in the duct work at Pasta Beach. The first and second floors of the building were evacuated. One firefighter was transported with minor injuries. The cause of the fire is still being investigated. The Boston Read More…
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…
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…
Amid luxury yachts and high end condos, the burned out building at Commercial Wharf has been a juxtaposition since a 2011 fire destroyed the 2-story property. But, things could be looking up for turning that eyesore into something more productive at the high profile location overlooking Christopher Columbus Park. Tavistock Group, owner of the abutting Joe’s Read More…
In response to the burned out car that has finally been removed from North Street, Lauren Nelson shares these photos of the burned out building at Commercial Wharf and wonders how long it will be before this eyesore is removed. The fire goes back to 2011 when 95 Commercial Wharf was engulfed in smoke flames.
A report was posted on BOS:311 for an abandoned vehicle regarding the black BMW 325 that caught fire last night around 188 North Street in Boston’s North End. It’s not clear how the fire started. As of Saturday afternoon, the burned out car was still on the street. h/t Universal Hub