Fire in Hampton Beach Motel

Firefighters responded for a fire at Jonathan's Motel, 415 Ocean Blvd just after 9:00 this morning. The fire was confined to one room on the second floor of the motel, and was knocked down within 20 minutes.

Ashland MA: Fire on Union St

Ashland firefighters are currently battling a two alarm fire at 358 Union Street. Firefighters could see fire showing from the building when they arrived on scene, and quickly announced a 2nd alarm. The fire is reported to be in a 1 1/2 story house. Updates will be posted as they become available.

Northborough, MA: Fire at Reliance Beer and Wine

A fire that started in an air conditioning unit at Reliance Beer and Wine on West Main Street has spread to the building itself. Firefighters are currently working to extinguish the fire.

WF NORTHBORO MA 293 W MAIN ST. FIRE IN A LIQUOR STORE. STARTED IN AC UNIT WITH ACTIVE FIRE NOW IN THE BDG.

— Jim Claflin (@JimClaflin) July 24, 2012

Methuen, MA: Fire at 221 Merrimack St

Methuen firefighters are currently working a fire in a three-story building at 221 Merrimack St. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Lynn MA: Fire on Cypress Place

Lynn Firefighters are working at the scene of a house fire on Cypress Place. The fire is reported to have started outside and spread to a 2 1/2 story house next to 7 Cypress Place.

Milton, MA: 3 alarm fire on Adams St

Milton firefighters are battling a house fire at 589 Adams St. Smoke was coming out of the house when firefighters arrived, and there were reports of a person in a wheelchair on the 2nd floor, where the heaviest fire was located. The fire quickly progressed to a 2nd and 3rd alarm, with heavy fire also being reported in the attic stairwell.

UPDATE: As of 12:02, heavy fire is showing on the outside of the building, and firefighters have been forced to pull out of the building.

UPDATE: 12:15 Companies had re-entered and started to make headway, but were ordered back out again due to the roof collapsing.

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— David M. (@DavidMMullen) March 8, 2012

Photo by Alex Jones

Everett, MA: House fire on Westover St

Everett firefighters are battling a fire inside the house at 14 Westover Street. The fire is in the basement of the house, and smoke can be seen from the outside of the building.

As of 1:01PM, the fire has been knocked down. Firefighters are remaining on scene to check the rest of the house.

Revere, MA: House fire on Davis Street

Revere firefighters are on the scene of a fire at 75 Davis Street. The bulk of the fire is reported to be in the attic, and firefighters are making good progress.

Westborough, MA: Fire at Park Village West apartments

Firefighters from Westbororough, assisted by those from neighboring departments, are battling a 3 alarm fire at 135 East Main Street, the Park Village West Apartment complex. The fire is reported to have started on the third floor, and has spread up into the attic. Three people have been transported from the scene by ambulance for minor injuries and smoke inhalation.

Two apartments have been seriously damaged, and firefighters have been forced to cut holes in the roof to access the fire and vent smoke.

UPDATE: As of 12:10, the fire is at a 4th alarm.

Bellingham, MA: Fire on South Main Street

Firefighters are currently fighting a 2 alarm fire in a house at 763 South Main Street in Bellingham.

UPDATE: Command has ordered a 3rd alarm be transmitted. There is heavy fire in the attic of the house.

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Clinton MA: 2 alarm fire at the Weetabix Mill

Firefighters put out a 2 alarm blaze on the 5th floor of the Weetabix mill on Cameron Street this evening. Reports of the fire came in just before 8 PM. By 8:30, firefighters had knocked down the heavy fire, and were chasing down "hot spots".

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Fire in Quincy Yacht Club

Quincy firefighters are on scene of a 2 alarm fire in the yacht club at 1310 Sea Street. The fire is reported to have started under a pier and spread up the walls to the 2nd floor of the building. The building's sprinkler system has activated, and firefighters are cutting holes in the roof.

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Billerica, MA: House fire on University Lane

Firefighters are battling a 2 alarm fire at 6 University Lane in Billerica. The house was fully involved when rescuers arrived on scene. Billerica Police are reporting there may have been a natural gas explosion. More details will be posted as they become available.

UPDATE: One elderly male was in the house when the fire started, outside now. FD requesting EMS to the scene for him.

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Winchester MA: House fire on Arlington Street

Winchester firefighters are battling a house fire at 38 Arlington Street. Smoke was showing from the house when firefighters arrived on scene. Details will be posted as they become available.

UPDATE: The fire, which started in the attic area, is under control now. Firefighters cut through the roof in order to get to the fire and vent smoke.

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Boston MA: HazMat response to Park Plaza Hotel building

Boston firefighters and police responded to a hazardous materials incident at the Park Plaza building at 20 Park Plaza early this afternoon. Staff at the Israeli Consulate had identified a suspicious item in the mail, and when they opened it, found an unidentified white powder. The staff had opened the package in a secure, sealed container. Fire Department technicians on scene reported that none of the powder escaped from the container, and that no one had been exposed to the substance. The container and it's contents will be transferred to a state laboratory for analysis. The tenth floor of the building was evacuated, but a full evacuation was not required.

The incident has been turned over to the FBI for investigation.

UPDATED: Story updated to identify that the incident was at the Israeli Consulate, located at 20 Park Plaza.

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Haverhill, MA: 2 alarm fire on Woodstock St

Haverhill firefighters are working at the scene of a house fire at 96 Woodstock St. The fire has gone to a second alarm, and firefighters have been pushed out of the building by heavy fire conditions. The house is a 1.5 story woodframe single-family home that is reported to be unoccupied.

Photo by Gretchen Putnam

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Boston, MA: 2 alarm house fire on Gallivan Blvd

Boston firefighters are on scene with a two alarm house fire at 27 Gallivan Boulevard in Dorchester. The house is described as a single family, 2 1/2 story wood home. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

UPDATE: At 1:20 PM, firefighters from Ladder 29 are reporting heavy fire coming through the roof of the house.

UPDATE: At 1:33 PM, firefighters report the heavy fire is knocked down.

UPDATE: Damages to the home are estimated at $300,000. Six people were displaced by the fire. Initial reports are that the fire started in a second floor bedroom.

A photo can be found here.

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Kingston MA: fire at 15 Hillcrest Rd

Kingston firefighters are on scene reporting a working fire in an apartment building at 15 Hillcrest Rd. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

UPDATE: Firefighters report they have the fire knocked down, and will be remaining on scene to overhaul the apartment. The fire was in an apartment in building #4.

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Onset, MA: House fire on Ellis Ave

Onset Firefighters are currently working at a house fire at 51 Ellis Ave. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

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4 alarm fire on Beacon Street in Brookline