Waterbury Mill Fire Fall River Porch Fire

Around 1545 on the afternoon of May 17, 2023, the Rockland (MA) Fire Department responded fora building fire on Manzella Court. Companies arrived to find smoke showing from the rearof a single-story residential duplex. Mutual aid came from Abington, Hanover, Pembroke and Whitman; Hanson covered. As companies opened up, they found the fire had extended into the house and attic space where companies found heavy fire. Following the fire being knocked down, Rockland Lieutenant Charlie Williams emerged from the house with the family cat, seemingly uninjured.

- Fire News photo by Pat Travers

At 1105 on May 24, 2023, Fall River(MA) firefighters were toned out fora still alarm on Division Street. On arrival, it was determined that the fire was around the corner on Beacon Street. Car3 arrived and reported a first-floorexteriorporch fire that had communicated to the entire exteriorwall all the way to the roof. Engines 2, 4 and 5, along with Ladders 2 and 4, Heavy Rescue 1 and Car3 responded. Attack lines were stretched and firefighters knocked down the exteriorflames before moving inside. Firefighters opened the walls on all three floors and completed extinguishment.

- Fire News photo by Ken Leger

Waterbury (CT) companies responded fora mill fire on May 27, 2023, on Main Street. Crews arrived to find heavy fire issuing from a long-vacant mill building complex. Crews had a difficult time accessing the complex due to a riveralongside and heavy vegetation. The cause of the fire was suspicious. Several firefighters were evaluated forvarious medical conditions.

- Fire News photo by Glenn Duda, AllHandsWorking