 One Injured in Adams House FireAdams Fire Chief John Pansecchi said the owner of the residence was taken to Berkshire Medical Center by Northern Berkshire EMS with burns from the blaze, which was reported at about 11:15 on Wednesday morning.  North Adams Man Seriously Injured in State Road FireA city man was seriously injured in what was described as an "explosion" in his State Road apartment.  No One Injured in Monday Fire at Williams DormQuick thinking by a Williams College student is being credited with helping to limit damage from a fire in a residence hall on Monday night.  Patrick's Pub Reopening for Monday Dinner After Small FirePatrick's Pub is having a late opening on Monday after a spontaneous combustion that occurred in the kitchen on Sunday.  Authorities Investigating Ward's Nursery Fire in Great BarringtonAn outdoor storage area at Ward's Nursery caught fire on Friday and damaged the exterior of an apartment house less than a dozen feet away.  Craneville Elementary Evacuated After Smoke Fills BuildingPupils at Craneville Elementary School were evacuated on Monday because of smoke and odor from burnt-out motors in the school's heating and ventilation systems.  Pittsfield Fire Knock Down Brown St. BlazeThe cause of fire is under investigation. Dryer Fire Causes Damage to Pittsfield HomeThey found heavy fire in the basement near the washer and dryer that had spread across the ceilings and walls. Man Pleads Guilty To St. Joseph's Church Door BurningOn August 4, 2021, Michael Innis, who was 53 at the time, and a second defendant were discovered to have set fire to the south facing door of St. Joseph's Church. Egremont Man Died From Self-ImmolationOfficials have determined that an Egremont man died from intentionally setting himself on fire.  Pittsfield Firefighters Extinguish Chimney FireAll residents were home. There were no injuries.  DCR Bans Campfires, Open Flames in State ParksThe Department of Conservation and Recreation is dousing campfires at state parks and facilities until further notice. Appleton Ave. Fire Caused by Candle, AquariumThe candle eventually burned through the top of the aquarium and self-extinguished when it fell into the water. However, before this, it filled the first and second-floor apartments with thick black smoke.  Families Displaced by Lincoln Street Fire Struggle to Find New HousingFamilies are still without permanent housing after a fire destroyed a multi-family home on Lincoln Street over a month ago. The issue is reportedly a lack of available units in the city, especially multi-bedroom ones for larger families. |
