Adams Firefighters Douse Blaze in Former Dance StudioFirefighters were working in difficult conditions — hot muggy weather in the 90s and a torrential rainstorm that turned Commercial Street into a river right after the call came in. Pittsfield Woman Dies After Being Rescued From Structure FireThe woman who was rescued when her home caught fire on Monday has died. Pittsfield Firefighters Rescue Woman From Burning HomeTwo search teams had to work through a hoarding situation inside the single-family home at 1 Marlboro after the blaze was called in at about 6:45 p.m. Six People Displaced, Kitten Rescued After Pittsfield FireSix people are homeless after a first-floor fire in their apartment building Saturday on South Atlantic Avenue. Great Barrington Fire Department Responds to Manville Street FireThe fire was under control in approximately 15 minutes. Fire damage was contained to the rear of the garage storage unit and the floor and wall of the apartment above. Christmas Eve Fire Burns Pittsfield Home to GroundThere were no civilian or firefighter injuries but the house, which is largely charred down the foundation, is a total loss and remains under investigation. Wood Stove Chimney Fire Destroys Savoy HomeThe fire resulted in a total loss of the home that had to be torn down by an excavator in order to fully extinguish the fire. Fundraiser Created Aid Dalton Fire VictimsA GoFundMe was established to help the victims of Monday evening's fire on High Street. Fundraiser Started for Cromwell Ave House FireA fundraising effort has been started for a woman who lost everything in a house fire on Thursday. Dalton Fire Damages Home on High StreetA neighbor reported the fire in the two-story home around 4:30 p.m. Pittsfield Fire Guts Home, Sends Occupant to HospitalNeighbor Michael Connors said he could see flames as he turned on to Cromwell and was calling 911 when he saw the woman just outside of the enclosed front porch. Pittsfield Firefighters Save Dogs From W. Housatonic St. BlazeBoth dogs appeared to have no visible injuries. Pittsfield Firefighters Respond to Blaze on East StreetThe fire was in a former home turned office between the Ford and Subaru dealerships. It was called in just before 8 p.m. Adams Fire Department Investigating East Hoosac Street BlazeFire Chief John Pansecchi said the call came in just before 9:30 a.m. At 10 a.m., the fire was confined to the basement. Blaze Destroys Great Barrington Garage, Woodworking ShopA Division Street garage went up in flames on Thursday night, destroying the woodworking shop inside. Update: Harry's Supermarket Fire Started at the Deli CounterThe alarm occurred around 6:30 p.m. just after Cory Wilcox, Nico Amuso, Nathan Myers, and Alexander Sawicki were appointed to the Pittsfield Fire Department during City Council. Lightning Strike Burns Pittsfield Church SteepleFirefighters responded to the report of a chimney fire at the church about 7:49 p.m. and saw fire coming from the steeple. Parker Street Fire Displaces 7Firefighters quickly got the fire under control. there were no injuries and there was light smoke, water, and structural damage in the attic and second for bedroom ceiling. Condemned North Adams Apartment Building Burns to the GroundFirefighters responded to 28 Morgan Ave. a little before 11:00 p.m. to find the condemned building fully engulfed. One Dead in Cummington House FireAn early morning fire on Friday claimed one adult resident's life and injured another. 'Suspicious' Blaze Destroys Storage Building at Old Brodie Ski ResortA two-story storage building at the old Brodie Mountain Ski Resort burned to the ground on Wednesday morning. Pittsfield Firefighters Extinguish North St. FireThere were no civilian or firefighter injuries associated with this fire. Damage estimates are currently not available. No occupants were displaced. Pittsfield Fire Knocks Down Christmas Day BlazeDeputy Chief Daniel Garner reported that the Fire Department was alerted to the blaze at 23 East Mill at 4:39 p.m. on Dec. 25. Firefighters found flames venting from windows on the first floor of the 2 1/2 story wood frame structure. Pittsfield Firefighters Put Out Congress Street BlazeAn unresponsive victim was found in the second-floor bedroom, and they were removed through an exterior window. They were transported to Berkshire Medical Center. The victim is still being treated at BMC. Victim Found in Fatal Readsboro FireThe body of a female occupant of the residence at 78 Grinka was found inside the burned building. The individual's identity has not yet been released. |