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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Fire at W.B. Mason warehouse in Boston causes $1 million in damages
A fire that broke out at the W.B. Mason warehouse in Boston on Sunday morning caused an estimated $1 million in damages. The costly fire broke out at around 10:30 a.m. on May 4, according to the Boston Fire Department. Heavy smoke could be seen coming from the W.B. Mason warehouse — located at 647 Summer St. in South Boston — when firefighters arrived, and a second alarm was ordered, the department said. Firefighters attacked the blaze inside the building and outside with ladders, Boston Fire Deputy Chief Martin McCormack said. No injuries were reported from the incident. However, damages from the fire were at an estimated $1 million, McCormack said. The department began to clear the scene by noon, with some firefighters remaining on the scene to monitor hotspots. The investigation into the cause of the fire was ongoing as of Sunday afternoon. Boston Red Sox 6-foot-6, 270-pound prospect strikes out 12 of 18 batters Boston Red Sox bullpen leads league in blown saves despite closer being 4-for-4 Red Sox reactions: Bullpen blows another lead, Boston falls to .500 Will Boston Red Sox continue to use Kristian Campbell in cleanup spot? Former VP Mike Pence to receive Profile in Courage Award in Boston on Sunday night Read the original article on MassLive. Read the original article on MassLive.
Boston Globe
05-05-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Fire damages W.B. Mason's South Boston warehouse
W.B. Mason, a Brockton-based office supplier, did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Sunday evening. Firefighters used an 'aggressive' attack on the interior and exterior of the building to stop the spread throughout the large warehouse, Deputy Chief Martin McCormack of the Boston Fire Department Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at the W.B. Mason warehouse in South Boston on Sunday. Boston Fire Department No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation, McCormack said. Advertisement Massachusetts Port Authority owns the land at 647 Summer St. and leases it, according to Samantha Decker, a spokesperson for Massport. The building is assessed at about $16 million, according to Ava Berger can be reached at
