Man helps neighbor escape from burning Somerville building by using mattress to cushion fall
Jeffrey Rojo sprang into action when he saw people calling for help from the third floor of a Somerville residence.
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Jeffrey Rojo sprang into action when he saw people calling for help from the third floor of a Somerville residence.
The fire broke out on Ocean Street Friday morning.
A Massachusetts assisted-living facility where a fire killed 10 people earlier this month temporarily lost its certification nearly a decade ago due to resident mistreatment.
Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon talked about the sprinkler system in the assisted living facility and how inspections are conducted.
The Fall River community had rallied in support of survivors and families after the fire at an assisted living home.
WBZ-TV's Logan Hall spoke with one of the victim's family members who said they are anxiously awaiting news about her condition.
A fire at an assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts killed nine and sent 30 more residents to the hospital.
The names of seven of the nine victims who died in a fire at an assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts, have been released by the Bristol County District Attorney.
A fire has broken out at an assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts on Sunday night.
Neighbors and paramedics handed out bottles of water and popsicles to the firefighters, who battled the fire on Wheatland Avenue.
Fire officials say that a home went up in flames in Winthrop on Saturday as the owner was at a Red Sox game.
The South Shore Sports Center, a popular complex for the community in Hingham, Massachusetts, was destroyed in a fire overnight. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
A firefighter who was working a detail in Boston is being credited with evacuating people inside an office building as its roof caught fire.
A firefighter who was working a detail in Boston's Financial District is being credited with evacuating people inside an office building as its roof erupted in flame Wednesday afternoon. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
A massive fire damaged a restaurant on Cape Cod in Massachusetts on Sunday morning, forcing it to be torn down.
A massive fire damaged a restaurant on Cape Cod in Massachusetts on Sunday morning, forcing it to be torn down. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
A fire at the W.B. Mason warehouse in South Boston caused about $1 million of damage Sunday morning, the Boston Fire Department said.
A massive fire damaged a restaurant on Cape Cod in Massachusetts on Sunday morning, forcing it to be torn down. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Dozens of people are left without a place to live after a house caught fire in Lawrence on Saturday.
A huge fire at a construction waste recycling center in Boston "could burn for days," according to the fire commissioner. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
A huge fire at a construction waste recycling center in Boston "could burn for days," according to the fire commissioner. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
A fire broke out in the supermarket's storeroom and another near a cardboard compactor attached to the building.
Robotics teacher Mo Elhelw describes the moment his team sprung into action to put out a fire at their West Newbury school.
Classes are canceled to start the week at Pentucket Regional Middle-High School following a weekend fire.
Students at one Massachusetts middle school may not have school on Monday after a fire broke out during a robotics practice on Saturday afternoon.
Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for the World Cup and will play Norway in Foxboro.
Cristian, who goes by CJ, has a special love for animals and enjoys sharing his drawings.
The Houston Astros routed the Boston Red Sox 9-2 on Tuesday night.
The Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
Attached to the Orion spacecraft is a key piece of technology developed over decades in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Attached to the Orion spacecraft is a key piece of technology developed over decades in Lexington, Massachusetts.
A member of the security detail for Gov. Kelly Ayotte pulled a driver from a burning car following a fiery crash at the Bedford, New Hampshire toll plaza.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The niece of Janet Swallow, who was killed inside her Danvers home during an apparently random attack, spoke about the ki
Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for the World Cup and will play Norway in Foxboro.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, a well-known Irish pub in Worcester, Massachusetts for decades, is closing for good right before St. Patrick's Day.
Gillette is making a $1 billion investment in a new Boston headquarters.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for the World Cup and will play Norway in Foxboro.
The Houston Astros routed the Boston Red Sox 9-2 on Tuesday night.
The Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
The New England Patriots will be featured on Hard Knocks during the summer of 2027.
Ranger Suarez had a rough debut and the Boston Red Sox have now lost three in a row since winning the season opener.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.
The MSPCA-Angell is looking to find homes for 163 rats that were surrendered in Massachusetts.