1 firefighter dead, 10 other people injured in fire and explosion at lumber mill
Firefighters responded to a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, about 95 miles from Portland.
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Firefighters responded to a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, about 95 miles from Portland.
Two firefighters were taken to the hospital and at least 25 people were displaced as crews battled fires in six homes in Lowell, Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
The Firefighter Cancer Initiative has developed a way to test firefighter gear for chemicals linked to several cancers.
The Braintree Fire Department is only the third department in the state to get a new hose that will withstand extreme heat and fire for more than an hour without failure.
The annual Firefighter of the Year awards honored 170 people for their acts of bravery as well as fire education.
A Fall River firefighter is sounding the alarm about the conditions in firehouses across the state.
A Fall River firefighter is sounding the alarm about the decaying conditions in firehouses across the state. WBZ-TV’s Louisa Moller reports.
Firefighters from all across Massachusetts attended a funeral for a Watertown firefighter who died of occupational cancer.
The mayor said the gear was specifically marketed as containing any forever chemicals. The gear has been sent out for independent testing.
Officials told CBS News that the suspect who shot firefighters in Idaho was identified as 20-year-old Wess Roley.
A sniper has allegedly shot and killed two firefighters who were responding to a blaze in the woods in Northern Idaho.
The Quincy Fire Department secured funding for new fire trucks in 2022, but now three years later they still don't have them.
Local fire chiefs say crews on the west coast are likely working double or triple shifts under extreme conditions.
WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan spoke with Massachusetts fire officials about the stress that it puts on firefighters.
A junior firefighter from Massachusetts is being recognized for his heroic actions after he saved a girl at a restaurant who was choking.
A group of Massachusetts firefighters are learning important skills in an iconic setting, Fenway Park. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
The Minnesota governor spoke at a firefighter union conference Wednesday, where he said he and democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris will always support unions and first responders.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill into law Thursday banning the use of PFAS chemicals in fire gear by 2027.
The ban will take effect in 2027. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Young Marine Jordan Ramirez arrived in Massachusetts Thursday on his walk through five states in five days.
Wearing a Young Marines uniform and carrying an American flag, Jordan Ramirez has arrived in Massachusetts to walk through five states in five days.
Chemicals in firefighters' protective gear has been linked to a higher risk of cancer.
About 80 percent of Boston hotels report their bookings are falling short of seasonal averages, according to the American Hotel and Lodging Association.
The greatest risk for thunderstorms in the Boston area Saturday appears to be between roughly 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Neil O'Flaherty is accused of breaking into an elderly couple's Falmouth, Massachusetts home and holding a great grandmother against her will.
Willson Conteras homered and drove in three runs on Friday night to lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Yankees.
Steven Dana is accused of trying to drown an injured 21-year-old at Sandy Beach in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
The greatest risk for thunderstorms in the Boston area Saturday appears to be between roughly 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
About 80 percent of Boston hotels report their bookings are falling short of seasonal averages, according to the American Hotel and Lodging Association.
It could take fans over an hour to go through security for the FIFA World Cup matches at Boston Stadium, according to Foxboro Police Chief Michael Grace.
Bentley University is upgrading its facilities as it prepares to host the French national team ahead of the World Cup.
The Citgo sign in Boston has no more letters as it prepares to be relocated in Kenmore Square.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
With routes that wind past rugged islands, historic lighthouses, and abundant marine life, Cap'n Fish's Cruises offers a classic way to experience Maine's midcoast by sea.
With over four decades dedicated to the art of bonsai, Bonsai West is one of New England's premier destinations for this living tradition.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
Willson Conteras homered and drove in three runs on Friday night to lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Yankees.
Coby Mayo hit a bases-clearing double in a six-run first inning to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Thursday.
The Boston Fleet announced on Thursday the hiring of Francois Methot as their head coach.
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Red Sox beat the Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.