Lawrence Fire Department

Sunday marks two years since the Merrimack Valley was rocked by gas explosions that left 18-year-old Leonel Rondon dead and 25 others injured. During an emotional ceremony Sunday, Rondon’s family thanked firefighters for their continued efforts to keep their community safe. “These brave men and women rushed to save lives and they saved every life except for one,” said Doug…

Sunday marks two years since the Merrimack Valley was rocked by gas explosions.
During an emotional ceremony, the family of the man who died, Leonel Rondon, thanked firefighters for their continued efforts to keep their community safe.

Repairs have been completed in Lawrence, Massachusetts after yet another gas leak was detected in the Merrimack Valley town on Wednesday. Fire Chief Brian Moriarty said it is bothersome that there is yet another gas leak in the Merrimack Valley, but officials believe this one near the intersection of Haverhill and Ames streets is weather related. “What we believe has…

Crews are working on scene near Haverhill and Ames streets.

The leak is in the area of Haverhill and Ames streets, authorities say.

Crews knocked down a 3-alarm fire that left 19 people without a home on a frigid Wednesday in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Fire officials said the blaze broke out at 129 Walnut St. People were home at the time, but everyone got out safely.

Firefighters from several neighboring towns responded to a 3-alarm fire at a school in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

A retired Massachusetts fire captain says his son might have died after collapsing at dinner if not for the efforts of four other firefighters who happened to be nearby.

One person was badly burned in a 2-alarm fire early Monday morning in Lawrence. Eleven people in total were evacuated from the 3-unit building on Fairmont Street. Firefighters responded to an emergency call just before 2 a.m. “When we showed up there was a gentleman outside of the building. He had noticeable burn injuries,” said Deputy Chief Bob Wilson. EMS…