Thompson Restaurant Fire Cause Identified
Thompson, CT — The Thompson Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the cause of the fire that heavily damaged Mack’s Catering Service, a beloved Thompson restaurant. At approximately 7:52 AM on…
Brooklyn Man Airlifted Following Head-On Motorcycle Crash
Woodstock, CT — A 53-year-old Brooklyn man was airlifted to UMass Memorial with serious injuries after colliding with another vehicle on Route 171 Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 3:37 PM on…
Firefighters Hold Daytime Bedroom Fire at Bay
Woodstock, CT — With limited daytime manpower, area firefighters were able to hold a bedroom fire to just the room of origin Thursday morning. At approximately 9:56 AM on Thursday,…
(Updated) Twelve Transported for Evaluation Following Reports of Carbon Monoxide in Thompson Public School
*Updated on 3/1/25 Thompson, CT – Twelve people were transported from Thompson Public School after Bradley staff reported Carbon Monoxide poisoning symptoms. The fire department quickly cleared the building allowing…
No Injuries Reported Following Dairy Barn Fire
Woodstock, CT — Area Firefighters responded to a fire in a barn with approximately 60 cattle inside Monday afternoon. At approximately 12 PM on Monday, December 23rd, 2024, the Muddy…
Firefighters Respond to Overnight Outbuilding Fire
Woodstock/Thompson — Area firefighters responded to a fire that tore through a garage and outdoor furnace/boiler on the Woodstock-Thompson line Friday night. At approximately 9 PM on Friday, December 20th,…
Smoke Alarms Save Lives As Dozens Are Displaced by 7 Alarm Fire
Southbridge, MA – Dozens of people were displaced after a fire tore through two 3-deckers on Union St early Wednesday morning. Working fire alarms are credited with saving numerous lives.…
Firefighters Respond to Garage and Brush Fire
Thompson, CT – Area firefighters responded to a raging garage fire and rapidly moving brush fire Thursday afternoon. Two firefighters were treated on the scene for injuries sustained fighting the…
Fatal Crash Closes Route 198
Woodstock, CT – A crash that claimed the life of one person closed Route 198 for hours Wednesday evening. At approximately 5:20 PM on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, members of…
Gallery: Rescue Month MCI Drill
Dayville, CT – On Thursday, September 26th, 2024, following a month of training surrounding rescue tactics several area departments gathered for a capstone MCI drill. Responders arrived “on scene” at…