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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
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Apartment fire closes River Street in West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The West Springfield Police and Fire Departments were sent to an apartment fire Thursday morning. West Springfield Concert Series announced for 2025 West Springfield Police Sgt. Joseph LaFrance told 22News that crews were called to 65 River Street at approximately 8:34 a.m. for a reported fire. Upon arrival, there was a small fire in the apartment complex on the second floor, however crews were able to put out the fire quickly. River Street is closed from Roanoke Avenue to Memorial Avenue. Lieutenant Tony Spear of the West Springfield Fire Department states that no one was injured, however, two cats died in the fire. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
28-05-2025
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West Springfield Fire Department reminds parents of window safety
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A child from Southbridge has died after falling out of a window last week. Now, first responders are warning parents of the dangers of an open window, especially when left unattended. Train to perform at The Big E Arena in September 22News spoke with the West Springfield Fire Department. They are urging homeowners with children to install window stops to prevent windows from opening more than four inches. They also say to keep furniture away to prevent access to a window, and remind children that the screen will not protect them from falling through. 'Kids are obviously curious and looking outside or talking with someone outside, getting to the window is sometimes a little more accessible this time of year. So it is something you need to pay attention to just as you would with any other safety or hazard at different times of the year,' said Lieutenant Tony Spear of the West Springfield Fire Department. Experts advise that if you have window guards, make sure they have a quick release mechanism in case of a fire emergency. 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
11-03-2025
- Climate
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Brush fire put out on Riverdale Street in West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Fire crews worked to put out a large brush fire on Riverdale Street in West Springfield on Tuesday. West Springfield Fire Department Lieutenant Tony Spear said that crews received reports of a brush fire at 1290 Riverdale Street Tuesday afternoon. The fire was located in the area of Ashley Cemetery and Hooters. Elevated fire risk expected due to strong winds, low humidity The brush fire was reportedly spreading rapidly, but crews worked to contain the blaze to prevent damage to the surrounding area. Spear said that the fire has since been put out. No injuries have been reported. Brush fire danger is high Tuesday with temperatures in the low to mid 60s and windy with occasional gusts over 25 mph. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. 22News will provide updates as more 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.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- General
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Crews put out fire at West Springfield recycling facility
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Crews worked to put out a fire in West Springfield late Monday afternoon. West Springfield Fire Lieutenant Tony Spear told 22News that the department received calls at around 5:40 p.m. for a fire at K&W Materials and Recycling on 138 Palmer Ave. By the time 22News got to the area, the fire was already contained. One fire crew remained in the area for overhaul. No one was injured and the cause is unknown. 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.
