Chief Stephen Bradbury reports that the Newburyport Fire Department responded to the scene of a gas leak Monday near the city’s library. Crews were called to the scene at 8:18 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, after patrons entering the library building on State Street reported smelling gas outside. Lower explosive limit readings in the foundation of […]
*VIDEO* Newburyport Fire Department Extinguishes Fire in Single-Story Plum Island Home
(Courtesy Newburyport Fire Department) NEWBURYPORT — Chief Stephen Bradbury reports that the Newburyport Fire Department knocked down a house fire Thursday night on Plum Island. Newburyport police first spotted fire at 23 H St., a one-story ranch home, at 6:50 p.m. Thursday. Firefighters arrived shortly after and saw fire coming from near a Christmas tree. […]
Newburyport Fire Department Extinguishes 2-Alarm Fire at Duplex
NEWBURYPORT — Deputy Chief Barry Salt reports that the Newburyport Fire Department extinguished a two-alarm fire early Saturday at a duplex. Neighbors called 911 at 3:39 a.m. Saturday after observing a fire in one half of a duplex at 32 Strong St. Upon arrival, crews discovered that fire had traveled up the walls and into […]
Newburyport Fire Department Extinguishes Blaze at Restaurant
NEWBURYPORT — Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that the Newburyport Fire Department extinguished a one-alarm fire overnight at a local restaurant. The cleaning staff at Sea Level Oyster Bar, 1 Market Square, called 911 around 11:30 p.m. Friday, after the restaurant had closed. Upon arrival, crews discovered fire in the restaurant’s ductwork. Firefighters removed […]
Newburyport Fire Department, Mutual Aid Partners Respond to Scene of Chemical Explosion at Industrial Park
NEWBURYPORT — Acting Chief Stephen Bradbury III reports that the Newburyport Fire Department and its mutual aid partners are at the scene of a hazardous materials incident at an industrial park. About 12:45 a.m. on Thursday, 911 operators received a report of an explosion at 9 Opportunity Way. Upon arrival, fire crews saw that an […]