In this issue...

Meriden 6-Alarm

Commercial Fire

Meriden (CT) firefighters found a large factory building with heavy smoke and fire showing from the rear.

See story on page 6

Brockton 4-Alarmer

Box 2217 was transmitted for a house fire on Warren Avenue in Brockton (MA).

See story on page 7

Milkman Saves Dog in Smithfield

Amilkman is being credited with saving a family dog as he was on his deliveries in Smithfield (RI) on May 16, 2023.

See story on page 9

Eastford Church Fire

In the midst of a strong thunderstorm, a first-alarm assignment was struck for reports of a structure fire at the Eastford (CT) Congregational Church.

See story on page 10

Child Burned in Merrimack

Merrimack (NH) Fire and police responded to a report of a person who was burned outside a Mayhew Road residence.

See story on page 19

Obituary

Webster’s Paul Cloutier

See story on page 29

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