In progress now: 3rd alarm transmitted on arrival for heavy fire in a commercial building at 520 Main St. OIC requesting an additional ladder & tower ladder above the 3rd alarm. Heavy fire in the cockloft. Listen to the fire live here.
21:45 4th alarm transmitted. Fire is in a 5 story brick structure, floor 1 is commercial, with apartments above.
21:53 All firefighters ordered out of the building, evac tones sounded. FD employing master streams.
22:02 Off duty firefighters being recalled. Additional Tower Ladder being requested from Gardner FD.
22:04 Per MEMA State Control, fire is now at a 6th alarm.
As of midnight, firefighters still had fire in the building. Defensive operations were being conducted, with as many as 6 master streams in use. Operations will likely continue throughout the night.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Box Truck Rollover in Peabody
Massachusetts State Police responded to a box truck rollover on the ramp from Route 128 North to I-95 North shortly after 9 AM. The box truck had rolled over and struck a bridge column. The driver of the truck was reported to be trapped inside, and Peabody Fire Department and EMS were called to the scene.
EMS evaluated the driver and reported severe lower leg injuries as well as a flailing chest wound. Boston Medflight was requested to the scene, but were unavailable due to the weather. Jaws of Life were used to free the driver, who was rescued from the vehicle just before 9:45. He was transported by EMS to Mass General Hospital in Boston.
A representative from the Peabody Board of Health also responded due to the truck carrying food.
Mass Highway also responded to set up arrow boards to help with traffic.
This is the same location as the ink truck crash in March.
EMS evaluated the driver and reported severe lower leg injuries as well as a flailing chest wound. Boston Medflight was requested to the scene, but were unavailable due to the weather. Jaws of Life were used to free the driver, who was rescued from the vehicle just before 9:45. He was transported by EMS to Mass General Hospital in Boston.
A representative from the Peabody Board of Health also responded due to the truck carrying food.
Mass Highway also responded to set up arrow boards to help with traffic.
This is the same location as the ink truck crash in March.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Person shot on Geneva Ave in Boston
Boston Police responded to a call for a shooting 272 Geneva Ave. just after 8:40PM. A shotspotter activation occurred at the same time. Upon arrival, they found one victim with a single gunshot wound to the chest. EMS transported the victim to the Boston Medical Center.
The suspect, described as a black male, 5'10, unknown weight, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and gray jeans, approached the victim, asked him about his hat, and shot him. The suspect fled the scene. Officers are searching the area.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Boston Police Crimestoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS.
The suspect, described as a black male, 5'10, unknown weight, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and gray jeans, approached the victim, asked him about his hat, and shot him. The suspect fled the scene. Officers are searching the area.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Boston Police Crimestoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Boston Officer Shoots Suspect on Washington St.
At approximately 7:45PM, a Boston Police Officer shot a suspect he had been involved in a foot chase with at 1850 Washington St. Numerous district officers responded to assist in securing the scene. The suspect was transported to Boston Medical Center with a non-life threatening wound to the shoulder. The BPD officer received medical attention for possible stress.
Boston Police are investigating the incident, and have closed Washington St between Mass Ave and Melnea Cass Blvd. The BPD Red Team, Crime Scene Unit, and Lighting Trucks responded. A command center has been established and the investigation will likely go on throughout the night.
Circumstances leading to the shooting are unknown at this time.
Per UniversalHub, the officer's weapon discharged as he fought with the suspect.
All information is gathered from the police scanner. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Boston Police are investigating the incident, and have closed Washington St between Mass Ave and Melnea Cass Blvd. The BPD Red Team, Crime Scene Unit, and Lighting Trucks responded. A command center has been established and the investigation will likely go on throughout the night.
Circumstances leading to the shooting are unknown at this time.
Per UniversalHub, the officer's weapon discharged as he fought with the suspect.
All information is gathered from the police scanner. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Shooting on Windham Ave in Boston
Boston PD responded to a shots fired call at 135 Windham Rd in Hyde Park and located one victim with a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was rushed by EMS to the hospital, and the injuries are considered serious. BPD supervisor on scene requested full notifications, indicating the injuries may be life threatening.
Witnesses report that the suspects, three black males, fled the scene in a black Chevy HHR. The car is reportedly a stolen rental car with unknown Connecticut plates and heavy damage to the driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was reported stolen in the city of Newton several days ago.
UPDATE (16:36): Newton PD reports the alleged renter of the car has not reported any vehicles, including this one, stolen.
UPDATE: (17:11): Boston PD reporting vehicle has CT plate, # 575YDO. All occupants are believed to be armed and dangerous. Vehicle was reportedly seen by Randolph PD in their city earlier this morning.
UPDATE: (17:40) MSP search K9 en route to the scene to assist.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Boston Police Crimestoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS.
Witnesses report that the suspects, three black males, fled the scene in a black Chevy HHR. The car is reportedly a stolen rental car with unknown Connecticut plates and heavy damage to the driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was reported stolen in the city of Newton several days ago.
UPDATE (16:36): Newton PD reports the alleged renter of the car has not reported any vehicles, including this one, stolen.
UPDATE: (17:11): Boston PD reporting vehicle has CT plate, # 575YDO. All occupants are believed to be armed and dangerous. Vehicle was reportedly seen by Randolph PD in their city earlier this morning.
UPDATE: (17:40) MSP search K9 en route to the scene to assist.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Boston Police Crimestoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS.
State Police Chopper Makes Urgent Landing in Wakefield
A Massachusetts State Police helicopter was forced to land in Wakefield today after warning light came on in the cockpit.
The helicopter, designated "Air 4", made a precautionary landing at the baseball diamond at Nasella Park off Route 129 at around 10:45 this morning. Multiple SP cruisers responded to assist and to secure the scene, as well as a Wakefield fire engine. No injuries were reported on the helicopter or on the ground.
Minutes before the landing, Air 4 had communicated with the Logan Airport tower that they were inbound to the Revere Beach area.
The helicopter will remain in the ballfield, awaiting a maintenance crew.
The helicopter, designated "Air 4", made a precautionary landing at the baseball diamond at Nasella Park off Route 129 at around 10:45 this morning. Multiple SP cruisers responded to assist and to secure the scene, as well as a Wakefield fire engine. No injuries were reported on the helicopter or on the ground.
Minutes before the landing, Air 4 had communicated with the Logan Airport tower that they were inbound to the Revere Beach area.
The helicopter will remain in the ballfield, awaiting a maintenance crew.
Home Invasion on Humphreys St
At around 11 PM, Boston PD responded to a call for an armed home invasion on Humphreys St. Upon arrival, EMS was summoned for the occupants, who had been pistol-whipped by the suspects.
The suspects, described as 2 black males in their 40's, fled towards Dudley St. in a newer model silver Mercedes Benz. A car matching the description was stopped by police on Blue Hill Ave a short time later, but it is unknown if this was related.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Boston Police Crimestoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS.
The suspects, described as 2 black males in their 40's, fled towards Dudley St. in a newer model silver Mercedes Benz. A car matching the description was stopped by police on Blue Hill Ave a short time later, but it is unknown if this was related.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Boston Police Crimestoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS.
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