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A second and third alarm were quickly struck as the fire extended into all floors and the roof of the four-story building in Jamaica Plain
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The fire began in the bathroom and was confined to one apartment; a man and child were able to escape the apartment
More than 55 firefighters responded to the house fire; no one was injured in the blaze
When firefighters arrived at the scene, the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames
Authorities said it could take weeks to sift through debris in the unstable building to pinpoint the cause of the blaze
The explosion destroyed three buildings and damaged several more; Lt. Ed Newell said firefighters were “in the right place at the right time”
The firefighter climbed a ladder to a burning third-floor apartment to share his mask with the woman; both are being treated for smoke inhalation
More than a 100 firefighters responded to the blaze; part of the structure collapsed in the fire
Firefighters arrived at the scene to find heavy smoke and flames coming out of the windows; some people jumped from second-story windows to escape the fire
Two firefighters died fighting a fire in a brownstone two years ago; federal investigators say the department bears some responsibility
Rockport Fire Chief Jim Doyle said it was a good fire and they made a quick knockdown
When crews arrived, they were unable to get into the home due to heavy smoke and flames
The eight firefighters and one battalion chief were treated for minor injuries ranging from burns to abrasions
Four men and two women were killed in the fire; the fire’s cause does not appear suspicious
The one-story, two-block-long flea market had vehicles parked on a deck that fell into the burning building
The victims included four men and two women; the cause of the fire is under investigation
The father of one of the girls tried to get them out but was badly burned and unable to reach them; the girls were having a sleepover
The firefighter suffered second-degree burns and was transported to the hospital; the fire was likely sparked by hot ashes from a wood stove
They were taken to a hospital, treated and later released; a fire chief suffered smoke inhalation trying to save the family’s three dogs
The principals house was a complete loss; at least three of the teen students will be charged as adults
The men were killed after their car slammed into an apartment building and caught on fire
They fell from the second floor 9 hours after a condominium fire was brought under control; the extent of their injuries is unknown
The two were on the scene when the first-due crew of only two firefighters arrived; they helped with the exterior attack until more firefighter arrived
A 44-year-old man and his dog were killed in the blaze; the firefighter was taken to a hospital for treatment
Dean Gilliam grabbed two fire extinguishers from his car and tried to fight the fire himself
The firefighter fell through an addiction center’s roof to his waist; other firefighters rescued him by placing a ladder beneath him
Crews used aerial trucks and fire boats to help contain the fire; the cause of the fire is unknown
Two firefighters were burned and a third suffered rib injuries while battling an apartment fire
The man jumped from a second story window and instructed his wife to throw the children to him; the fire is suspected to have been caused by an electrical issue
The 24-year-old firefighter fell through the attic to the first floor; he injured his shoulder and was taken to a hospital for treatment
The motorhome the girl was in caught on fire after running into the back of a trailer; the girl’s grandmother and father were killed in the crash