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Truck catches fire during Granby salvage operation

Ben Storrow — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0400

GRANBY - A Granby man's truck caught on fire Tuesday afternoon after he attempted to salvage the aging vehicle. No one was injured in the ensuing blaze.

When all's lost, kindness counts: Woman opens her home to Belchertown family devastated by fire

Ben Storrow — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0500

BELCHERTOWN - Wes and Danielle McBain lost everything, except a wedding dress.

Honoring people, and a city: Red Cross recognizes local heroes

Kristin Palpini — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0500

SPRINGFIELD - In the wake of the Dec. 27 arsons that ripped through downtown Northampton - taking lives, destroying homes and vehicles - Northampton had its "finest hours," according to the American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter, which honored the city as well as other "hometown heroes" in a ceremony Thursday morning.

Northampton man displaced by fire

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0500

NORTHAMPTON - One resident was displaced from his New South Street apartment following a kitchen fire reported about 10:46 p.m. Tuesday.

Language barrier: When seconds count, Northampton responders want to speak the right tongue

jlowe — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0500

NORTHAMPTON - At least once a week, Northampton dispatchers and firefighters bump up against a language barrier. The person they're trying to help doesn't speak English, making it difficult to figure out what the problem is, or where it's happening.

Fire-damaged Williamsburg home can be rebuilt

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:00:00 -0500

WILLIAMSBURG - Two women and their dog were displaced Wednesday, after power lines brought down by the overnight snowstorm started numerous electrical fires in their home at 7 Petticoat Hill Road.

One of inhabitants was identified as Eileen Stewart, 62, but the identity of the other resident was not available.

Williamsburg home damaged in storm-related fire

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 -0500

WILLIAMSBURG - The overnight storm that dropped more than a foot of heavy snow on the Hilltowns made battling an early morning fire Wednesday at a home at 7 Petticoat Hill Road in Williamsburg especially troublesome for firefighters, whose access to the blaze was blocked by a downed tree.