NEWBURYPORT — Fire Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that work has temporarily stopped at the Seqens site on Opportunity Way after high winds caused the metal building addition’s walls to shift. The building remains supported by a crane, and there is no danger of imminent collapse. However, out of an abundance of caution to […]
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UPDATE #6 City of Newburyport Prepares to Turn Over Damaged Portion of Seqens Facility to Private Contractor for Demolition
NEWBURYPORT — Mayor Sean R. Reardon and Fire Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III report that officials from the Newburyport Fire Department and the City of Newburyport expect to finish clean up and emergency operations at the Seqens facility on Opportunity Way on Monday. Officials from the Newburyport Building Department were on scene throughout the weekend […]
*UPDATE #5* Newburyport Fire Department, Mutual Aid Return to Scene of Chemical Explosion at Industrial Park
NEWBURYPORT — Fire Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that the Newburyport Fire Department and its mutual aid partners are back at the scene of the fatal industrial accident that occurred in Newburyport early Thursday morning. The body of a missing worker, one of five who were in the building at the time of the […]
*UPDATE #4* Newburyport Fire Department Reports Body of Missing Worker Located at Seven-Alarm Chemical Explosion at Industrial Park
Acting Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that the Newburyport Fire Department and its mutual aid partners have recovered the body of a missing man at a seven-alarm hazardous materials incident at an industrial park. The body of a missing worker, one of five who were in the building at the time of the explosion, […]
*UPDATE #3* Newburyport Fire Department, Mutual Aid Partners to Remain On Scene After Seven-Alarm Chemical Explosion at Industrial Park
Acting Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that the Newburyport Fire Department and its mutual aid partners remain on scene of a seven-alarm hazardous materials incident at an industrial park. As part of the on-going response, air meters have been set up around the scene’s perimeter and have shown no hazards in the air. Newburyport […]