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Boston Marathon Explosion: Hotlines, Closures, Emergency Info

Boston Police have told the public to stay home after two deadly explosions on Boylston Street.

2013/04/15

8 U.S. Marines Killed In Nevada Explosion

A mortar shell explosion killed eight Marines and injured seven more during mountain warfare training in Nevada’s high desert.

2013/03/19

Explosion Destroys Fitchburg Auto Shop

An explosion rocked businesses on Lunenberg Street in Fitchburg, destroying an auto parts store and damaging nearby homes.

2013/02/05

The bank was evacuated after smoke poured through the building (Photo courtesy: Russell Spinney)

Fire, Explosions At Eastern Bank Headquarters In Lynn

Eastern Bank’s headquarters in Lynn was evacuated Monday morning after a fire and explosions rattled the building and staff.

2013/01/28

Firefighters outside the home late Thursday morning. (Photo by Sera Congi)

Man Found Dead After Explosion, Fire At Princeton Home

A man was found dead hours after an explosion and fire at his home in central Massachusetts late Thursday morning.

2012/12/27

Firefighters display the pipe that was punctured by a gas worker. (Photo from WSHM)

Gas Co. President: Worker Who Punctured Line Followed Proper Protocol

The gas company president said its employee who caused a massive gas explosion followed the correct procedures.

2012/11/26

A gas explosion in Springfield damaged 42 buildings.

Officials: Worker Punctured Gas Line, Causing Strip Club Explosion

Authorities in western Massachusetts announced on Saturday that human error was to blame for a blast that leveled a strip club, damaged 42 buildings, and injured 21 people in Springfield’s entertainment district.

2012/11/25

42 Buildings Damaged In Springfield Gas Explosion

A massive gas explosion inside a strip club in Springfield leveled the establishment and left tens of surrounding buildings damaged beyond repair on Friday night.

2012/11/24