Massachusetts Fire Marshal’s Office News

Theater at Renowned Jacob’s Pillow Dance Center in Massachusetts Burns Down

A fire at the renowned Jacob’s Pillow dance center in Massachusetts destroyed a theater building, but no one was hurt. The fire at the Doris Duke Theatre was reported at about 7 a.m., Becket Fire Chief Paul Mikaniewicz told The …

Official Says 30 Hospitalized After Hazmat Response at Massachusetts Plant

A possible chemical leak at a Massachusetts electronic cigarette manufacturer resulted in a hazmat response and the hospitalization of dozens of plant workers. Officials say a hazmat team was called to the e-cigarette plant in Salem Sunday afternoon to investigate …

Smoking Materials Blamed for Massive Massachusetts Blaze

The State Fire Marshal’s Office says the improper disposal of smoking materials led to a massive fire in Massachusetts that destroyed three multifamily homes and damaged several other buildings. Officials say the fire started around 3:30 p.m. Sunday when a …

Massachusetts Apartment Building Blaze Leaves 2 Dead, Several Hurt

Authorities say two people killed and several people were hurt after a large apartment building caught fire in Holyoke. Officials say the blaze broke out on Sunday morning with flames visible on the third, fourth and fifth floors. Fire Capt. …