The Town of Amherst has received statewide recognition for a collaborative youth initiative that blends physical activity, mentorship, and academic support before the school day.

Massachusetts fire officials are reminding residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms following Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of six more weeks of winter.

The Monson Fire Department is warning residents about a local text messaging scheme involving fake claims of past-due emergency medical service accounts.

Springfield crews put out a kitchen fire on Humbert Street early Monday morning.

A portion of North Elm Street in Westfield was closed due to a fire at Westfield Electroplating Co.

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Three firefighters were injured, one seriously, and four people were unaccounted for after an explosion and fire at a ...

There is a gas leak and fire in Nashua, New Hampshire after a reported explosion on Amherst Street Monday afternoon.

Police and firefighters responded to a New Hampshire mental health facility Monday afternoon for a large fire and a reported ...

Two firefighters were injured in an explosion and fire at a commercial building on Amherst Street in Nashua, News 9 ...

A gas line to the building was shut off by utility crews, and the fire was deemed under control by 6 p.m. Monday.

The following map shows where the fire and explosion occurred Monday afternoon on Amherst Street.