Chelsea Fatal Fire Determined to Be Caused by Electrical Problems
Chelsea Fire Chief Leonard A. Albanese Jr., Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Suffolk District Attorney…
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Fire at Pollo Campero treacherous, but controlled quickly
Thick smoke billowed from the well-known Pollo Campero establishment at Park Square on Sunday evening as firefighters confronted hazardous circumstances that necessitated…
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City Manager Extends Fire Chief Contract Through 2022
Fire Chief Len Albanese’s contract has been extended for three additional years by City Manager Tom Ambrosino. Albanese joined the City in…
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After Months of Tie Ups in Court, City Will Demolish Warren Ave Home
Tom Ambrosino, the City Manager, has asked the Council to appropriate funds for demolishing the burned structure at 80 Warren Ave., which…
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Albanese Upset Over Council’s Cut
Saying he is disappointed with the Council’s posture toward the Fire Department during last week’s successful $100,000 budget cut to his department,…
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Chief Warns of Safety on Porches Following Major Fire Last Week
A devastating six-alarm fire struck John Street last Wednesday afternoon, May 2, resulting in the complete loss of two buildings. In the…
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Chelsea Fire Secures Major Federal Grant
This week, the Chelsea Fire Department revealed that it has obtained a substantial federal grant to finance the recruitment of eight new…
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Three-Alarmer Caused by Extension Cords, Air Conditioner
Chelsea Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 127 Shurtleff St. at 4:38 p.m. on May 19. Heavy fire was visible…
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Standoff:Police,Fire Face Violent Domestic Incident; Ends in One Death, Traumatized Neighborhood
A domestic dispute on Warren Avenue escalated into a prolonged standoff that left one man dead and a Chelsea neighborhood in shock…
Continue readingEarly Death of Firefighter Kannler A Wake Up Call to Firefighters Everywhere
By Seth Daniel Carrying the fire helmet of late Firefighter Peter Kannler, Firefighter Janine Romano led the procession of firefighters and police…
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