Massachusetts
Horse dies after barn fire in Attleboro, multiple animals rescued
Firefighters rushed into a burning barn in Attleboro, Massachusetts on Wednesday to save horses trapped inside. It happened around 4 p.m. at a property located on Cumberland Street.
Video from Skyeye showed smoke pouring out of the roof of the barn which was one of a few that sat on the same property. The deputy fire chief told WBZ the building was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived as some of their ranks entered the barn to try and save the animals.
“They had to tend with some exposure problems, but they were able to contain the fire probably within about 20 minutes,” said Attleboro Fire Deputy Chief Dennis Perkins.
“Prevented a much greater tragedy”
One horse died in the fire, but multiple animals were rescued by firefighters before conditions deteriorated.
“The quick, coordinated actions of our crews under very difficult conditions prevented a much greater tragedy,” said District Chief Michael Maitland. “Their determination and teamwork saved not only the home but also several animals.”
The barn is off Route 123 in Attleboro, close to the Rhode Island border. Getting water to the fire was a struggle to start.
“We had some early issues with water,” Deputy Chief Perkins said. “The nearest hydrant was probably about 400 feet away, but we were able to overcome it, we sent a lot of resources to the fire right away.”
Once the fire was under control, crews using a skid steer loader to empty the barn of burning materials like hay. Firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading to other barns on the property and nearby homes in the neighborhood.
Crews remained on scene for several hours to extinguish hot spots. No residents or firefighters were injured as a result of the fire.
Attleboro is a city in Bristol County about 40 miles south of Boston.
Massachusetts
Mass. weather: Snow, then double-digit subzero wind chills this weekend
After a week of dry, sunny weather, snow and frigid temperatures are expected to return to Massachusetts over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Overnight low temperatures in the low to mid teens are predicted in Eastern and Central Massachusetts Wednesday and Thursday night, while lows in the low to mid single digits are expected in Western Massachusetts, according to the weather service. Highs in the upper 20s and sunny skies are predicted across the state on Thursday, while similar temperatures and cloudy skies are expected on Friday.
Light snow showers are predicted to begin throughout Massachusetts in the early morning on Saturday, according to the weather service. Daily high temperatures are expected to reach the mid to high 20s across the state.
The snow is predicted to cease around noon in Western Massachusetts, while Central Massachusetts could see snowfall until the mid-afternoon, according to the weather service. Eastern Massachusetts may continue to get snowed on into the evening. Little to no accumulation is expected in most of the state, though the eastern coast, Cape and Islands stand the greatest chance of getting up to 2 inches.
Frigid wind chills return Saturday night as temperatures drop into the single digits in Eastern Massachusetts and below zero in Central and Western Massachusetts, according to the weather service. By 6 p.m., wind chill values are predicted to reach -4 degrees in Worcester, -7 degrees in Springfield and -19 in Pittsfield.
The coldest wind chills of the weekend are expected in the early morning on Sunday when values throughout Massachusetts are predicted to drop below zero, according to the weather service. Most communities can expect wind chills between -13 and -19 degrees around 6 a.m. Sunday, while Pittsfield could experience values as low as -27 degrees.
Clear skies and highs in the mid to upper teens are predicted across the state on Sunday, according to the weather service. Temperatures are expected to drop into the single digits in Eastern Massachusetts Sunday night and dip below zero in Central and Western Massachusetts.
Wind chill values in the early morning on Monday are predicted to be slightly less frigid, according to the weather service. Around 6 a.m., Eastern Massachusetts communities can expect wind chills between -7 and -10 degrees, while Worcester and Springfield can expect values around -13 degrees, and Pittsfield can expect wind chills as low as -19 degrees.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts police officer injured in deadly shopping plaza standoff in Spencer
A police officer was injured after a deadly shooting in Spencer, Massachusetts Tuesday night.
Police said a suspect was killed after a shootout at a shopping plaza.
According to police, the suspect barricaded himself inside of a store.
Officials said a Millbury police officer was shot multiple times.
The officer was transported to a hospital in Worcester.
Police said the officer is in stable condition.
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It is unclear what led to the standoff.
Massachusetts
Officer shot and injured responding to barricaded suspect in Spencer, police say
A police officer was injured in a shooting Tuesday evening while responding to a barricaded suspect in Spencer, Massachusetts, authorities said.
Police in Spencer urged the public to avoid the area of the Big Y plaza in a social media post just after 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Millbury Police Chief Brian Lewos said an officer with his department, who is also a member of the CEMLEC SWAT team, suffered multiple gunshot wounds. That officer was hospitalized and is in stable condition.
“We ask that you keep the officer, the officer’s family and fellow officers in mind during this difficult time,” Lewos said in a statement.
Route 9 is temporarily closed between West Main Street and South Spencer Road, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation said.
State police said troopers and local officers “continue their work to achieve a peaceful resolution of the situation,” also saying that people should avoid the area. They said the suspect is barricaded inside a business.
ATF Boston confirmed their agents were also responding to assist local law enforcement.
No further information was immediately available.
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