Quincy turns out to support native who lost home in California fires

Bill O'Toole was born in Quincy. He lost his home in the Pacific Palisades during the California wildfires. Now, his hometown is turning out to help.

• Jan 14, 2025

Quincy native loses home in California wildfires; community turns out to help

Bill O'Toole was born in Quincy. He lost his home in the Pacific Palisades during the California wildfires. Now, his hometown is turning out to help. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.

• Jan 14, 2025

How the California fires could impact insurance rates in Mass.

A Massachusetts insurance agent says there will be a ripple effect after the fires in California.

• Jan 14, 2025

Massachusetts architect designs "totally fireproof" modular house

A Boston architect and his team are busy designing a fire-resistant house, able to sustain winds up to 200 mph.

• Jan 10, 2025

Andover native loses house in California fire, business threatened

An Andover native lost everything from the Eaton Canyon fire in California​, which completely destroyed her neighborhood.

• Jan 10, 2025

Tom Brady Provides 'Silver Lining' To Fan Who Lost Home In California Wildfire

A Patriots fan who grabbed only his Tom Brady jersey as he evacuated his home during the "Camp Fire" in California received a special delivery from the New England quarterback.

• Dec 15, 2018

Dogs That Escaped California Wildfires Up For Adoption In Massachusetts

Northeast Animal Shelter says they've now taken in a total of 11 dogs.

• Nov 26, 2018

Smoke Plumes From Devastating California Wildfires May Extend To New England

Satellite imagery shows just how massive the fires are.

• Nov 12, 2018

California Wildfire Burns Down Home Of 'Peanuts' Creator Charles Schulz

The home of "Peanuts" creator Charles Schulz burned to the ground in the deadly California wildfires but his widow escaped, her stepson said Thursday.

• Oct 13, 2017