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.
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(WJAR) — A Bristol County representative joined the fight to crackdown on the illegal street takeovers in Massachusetts.
From Boston to Fall River, the scenes have blocked busy roads and led to dozens of arrests.
A new bill introduced by Dartmouth Rep. Christopher Markey aims to deter the emerging problem.
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The legislation would allow law enforcement to seize the bikes and cars involved.
It would also add penalties for those wearing masks.
“The penalty of two and half years in the house of correction potential for a $500 fine and then also seizure of the vehicle,” Barnstable Rep. Steven Xiarhos said. “I suggest that we put together in this bill that disorderly and disturbing the peace would have an enhanced penalty if you have a mask while doing it.”
Representatives are also pushing for increased fines and even jail sentences for spectators.
Massachusetts is about to get its first taste of winter this season.
Tuesday brings temperatures below normal for mid-November, with highs in the high 30s or low 40s across the state.
Gusting winds will make it feel cooler than the already cold temperatures, with afternoon wind chills in the 20s and 30s creating a “winter feel,” National Weather Service forecasters wrote.
Adding to that winter feel will be snow showers in the Berkshires, with lake-effect moisture lifted along the western slopes. Those showers could spill over to the eastern slopes of the Berkshires, with a coating to an inch of accumulation possible.
Elsewhere, flurries are possible, but little to no accumulation is expected.
Temperatures should moderate on Wednesday, with highs climbing back into the 40s. Forecasters expect a largely cloudy day with some showers over Cape Cod and the Islands. More rain or snow could fall in higher elevations, with the rest of the state likely to stay dry.
The stretch of cooler-than-normal temperatures will continue through Saturday, with the mildest day likely to be Thursday, when temperatures could climb to the 50s.
Looking ahead to Sunday and Monday, a low-pressure system approaching the region from the Great Lakes could bring snow and ice, but Massachusetts is more likely to see rain on Sunday before drier conditions settle in on Monday.
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The U.S. Army posthumously awarded three Bronze Star Medals this week to World War II veterans from Charlestown, Massachusetts, honoring their heroism and sacrifice ahead of Veterans Day.
The medals were presented to the families of Joseph Brennan, John Noonan and William Ryan. The three men gave their lives in combat more than 80 years ago. The Bronze Star Medal is one of the nation’s highest awards for heroic service in a combat zone.
For Richard Brennan, receiving the Bronze Star on behalf of his uncle was a deeply emotional moment.
“My great-grandmother is probably very happy today,” he said. “It is huge. We are so proud and thankful of Joe’s sacrifice.”
Joseph Brennan served in the Army’s 80th Division and was killed in action in France in 1944. Richard said the honor helps keep his uncle’s memory alive for future generations.
“For them, it’s family history,” he said, speaking of his children. “They’re always asking me questions.”
Also honored were John Noonan, who was killed during the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach, and William Ryan, who died while serving with the Army’s 5th Infantry Division.
The ceremony was organized by local historian and veteran Bill Durette, who said Charlestown’s deep sense of patriotism inspires a life of service.
“When you grow up in Charlestown, right where the battle of Bunker Hill took place, you kind of grow up in a red, white and blue neighborhood,” said Durette. “It inspires you to serve.”
The event was a chance for community members to honor the service of those from Charlestown as Veterans Day approaches.
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