Tuesday, January 8, 2013
A fire at 19 Churchill Road in Stoughton caused severe damage to the property, although there were no injuries.
A two-alarm fire caused severe damage to a single family home in Stoughton Monday night, according to Stoughton Fire Captain Bob O'Donnell. Group 4, under the command of Captain O'Donnell, responded to a report of a bedroom fire at 19 Churchill Ave. (side road off Lincoln St.) at 6:24 p.m. Jan. 7. The fire started in a first floor bedroom in the front of the home and spread to both levels. Upon arrival crews could see heavy smoke and fire showing from the front of the 1.5-story Cape style home, O'Donnell said. The three occupants home at the time were outside when crews arrived, O'Donnell said. There were no reported injuries. However, there was extensive smoke and fire damage on both levels of the home. O'Donnell said he considered the …
Saturday, September 1, 2012
A look at the top headlines in your town and the surrounding area for the week of August 26, 2012.
Two-Alarm Fire at Canton Home The cause of a two-alarm fire that ignited at a home on Chapman Street in Canton Tuesday night was the result of an accidental electrical issue, Canton Fire Chief Charles E. Doody said Wednesday. The fire broke out around 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 28, and caused fire damage to a basement electrical room. The two occupants who own the home were displaced as a result of the fire, though there were no injuries, Doody said. Read more by clicking here. *** 18-Wheeler Rolls Over on Route 24 On-Ramp in Stoughton The male driver of the tractor trailer was uninjured when his 18-wheeler carrying stainless steel rolled over just before getting on Route 24 northbound in Stoughton Monday afternoon, August 27. The 18-wheeler …
Monday, March 5, 2012
Significant damage to building but no injuries after fire Sunday night sends Easton and area fire departments to the scene, including Stoughton.
A two-alarm fire ripped through Burger King at Easton's five corners Sunday night, causing significant damage to the building. Stoughton was one of four area fire departments to assist Easton during the call. There were no injuries reported, according to Easton Fire Chief Kevin Partridge. The cause of the fire, which started in the building's ceiling, is still unknown and under investigation, Partridge said. The assistant general manager of Burger King was in his office when he heard crackling coming from the ceiling. He quickly got himself and the other two employees out of the building, according to the chief. In addition to Stoughton, Easton received aid from Mansfield, Norton and West Bridgewater in putting out the fire. Workers used …
Howard A. Churchill
1:24 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2013
My father (Ken Churchill) drew up the plans for that house across the driveway (Churchill Ave) from where I grew up. My father and Uncle Richard built that house from the ground up --- even dug the cellar. What a loss --- but as one of my friends said to me --- at least Uncle Richard and my father are not still alive to see this. I am so sadenned. Love to all, Uncle Howard. more ›