NEWBURYPORT — Acting Chief Stephen Bradbury III reports that the Newburyport Fire Department and its mutual aid partners remain on scene of a hazardous materials incident at an industrial park. Upon arrival crews saw heavy fire and smoke coming from the building and equipment that had blown through the roof in an adjacent parking lot. […]
Vacant Plum Island Home Damaged by Winter Storm Elliott
NEWBURYPORT — Acting Fire Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that a vacant house on Plum Island in Newburyport was damaged by the severe winter storm and bomb cyclone known as Winter Storm Elliott. Newburyport Fire and Building Department officials responded to and are actively monitoring 15 73rd St, after receiving reports that the building […]
Newburyport Fire Department Battles Basement Fire
NEWBURYPORT – Acting Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that the Newburyport Fire Department battled a fire in a single family house on Saturday evening. Neighbors dialed 911 at approximately 6:40 p.m. to report smoke and flames coming from 6 Dove St, a white colonial. Upon arrival, firefighters had heavy fire coming from a basement […]
Newburyport Fire Department Shares Hot Weather Safety Tips Ahead of Potential Heat Wave
NEWBURYPORT —The Newburyport Fire Department would like to remind residents to take safety precautions during activities during hot weather, especially those that take place outdoors. Extreme heat is a prolonged period of very hot weather, which may include high humidity. In Massachusetts, a “heat wave” is usually defined as a period of three or more […]