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Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Fire departments urge not to bypass 911 in emergencies
SOMERS, Conn. (WWLP) – Fire departments in the region are reminding everyone to always call 911 in the event of an emergency Just over the state line in Connecticut, the Somers Fire Department says that they have received 50 emergency calls directly to the fire station rather than to 911. The fire chief says this is extremely dangerous and that fires can double in size every 30 seconds. A delayed response by calling a non-emergency line could mean greater destruction and lower chances of survival. The chief also says that the number of personnel, type of apparatus, and level of urgency are not based on what the caller thinks they need —instead they are based on department policy, risk, and safety standards. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Industrial building fire put out on Scitico Road in Somers
SOMERS, Conn. (WWLP) – No one was injured after an industrial building fire in Somers Monday morning. Connecticut man, daughter killed in Vermont I-91 crash The Somers Fire Department states that at 7:17 a.m. on Monday, the Somers Fire Department was sent to 40 Scitico Road for a reported fire inside of an industrial building, which is approximately 500 feet by 100 feet. When crews arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from the back unit of the building. Crews determined that the fire came from a machine inside one of the occupancies and has since been put out. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is still being investigated. This was the third fire in Somers this week. This serves as a reminder for residents to remain vigilant about fire safety. 'I cannot commend our volunteer members enough for the incredible work they have done' said David Lenart, Fire Chief. 'Their dedication and professionalism continue to protect our community, and I thank them for their hard work.' WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Conn., Mass. crews tackle major greenhouse fire in Somers
SOMERS, Conn. (WWLP) – A large greenhouse fire in Somers required major operations from crews in Connecticut and Massachusetts to contain the blaze due to lack of water supply. Somers Fire Chief David Lenart said that at 7:38 p.m. on Friday, the fire department received a report of a structure fire at Grower Direct on 164 Hampden Road. The greenhouse is located near the Massachusetts state line, down the street from Hampden. Two-car crash on Boston Road in Springfield leaves one injured Firefighters arriving at the area observed heavy fire that intensified due to high winds. The department faced obstacles in containing and putting out the fire due to a lack of immediate water supply. The Somers Fire Department called several mutual aid crews to assist in bringing the fire under control. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) also assisted during the incident to monitor air quality and water runoff. DEEP ensured that there were no environmental hazards due to the materials within the greenhouse interacting with the flames. One firefighter was injured as a result of the fire and was brought to Johnson Memorial Hospital. No other injuries have been reported. The Somers Fire Department reported that at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, fire operations had concluded and the majority of mutual aid crews had departed. Somers firefighters are currently monitoring the greenhouse for hotspots and ensuring that the structure remains stable. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated, and the fire department said that further updates will be provided as information becomes available. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
