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Kitchen fire displaces 3 families

Barry Kriger — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:27:29 GMT

Three Greenfield families have to find someplace else to stay Wednesday night after a kitchen fire flared up during the height of a thunder and hail storm.

Overnight fire in a 2-family home

Lisa Lamontagne — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:28:38 GMT

An early morning fire caused damage to a two-family home under renovation in Springfield's Six Corners neighborhood.

Baye sentenced to 19-20 years in prison

Laura Hutchinson, 22News Investigative Reporter — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:26:13 GMT

BREAKING NEWS : Northampton arsonist Anthony Baye has been sentenced to 19-20 years in prison for setting a series of arson fires, including one that killed a father and son.

Granville home damaged in fire

Anthony Fay — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:15:19 GMT

Firefighters from Granville and surrounding towns were able to put out a fire at a single-family home Tuesday morning.

Firefighters control garage fire

Elysia Rodriguez — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:04:16 GMT

Belchertown Firefighters controlled a fire that erupted in a home's garage on Franklin Street in Belchertown.

Fire victim: "Hopefully we can move on"

Laura Hutchinson, 22News Investigative Reporter — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:13:01 GMT

One-by-one 28-year-old Anthony Baye admitted to each of the 48 charges against him including arson and manslaughter, the original murder charges were changed in the deal.

Suspect in custody after home explosion

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:53:21 GMT

Police are saying a botched break-in led to an explosion on Monday morning.

Small plane accident in Southwick

Mark Wiernasz — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:29:00 GMT

A pilot has escaped without serious injuries after a small plane accident in Southwick early Monday afternoon.

Springfield house fire started in couch

Mark Wiernasz — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:58:33 GMT

Fire has damaged a home in Springfield’s Bay neighborhood.

Baye pleaded guilty to manslaughter

Laura Hutchinson, 22News Investigative Reporter — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:22:35 GMT

In a surprise move, Anthony Baye admitted in court Monday to setting a series of fires in Northampton, including one that killed an elderly man and his adult son.

Baye's lies may be focus of arson trial

Anthony Fay — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:41:09 GMT

Both the prosecution and defense in the arson and murder case of Anthony Baye agree that he lied to police, but the trial will now focus on whether those lies prove his guilt.

Opening statements in Baye trial

Nicole Nalepa — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:35:54 GMT

Opening statements are expected to begin at 9AM, Thursday in the Anthony Baye arson trial.

8 forced from Springfield home by fire

Anthony Fay — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:20:40 GMT

Eight people have been forced from their homes, and a cat was killed in a fire in Springfield’s Bay neighborhood early Wednesday afternoon.

Jury selected in Anthony Baye trial

Anthony Fay — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:22:32 GMT

A jury of 16 people will decide the murder and arson case of Anthony Baye, who is accused of setting a series of fires in Northampton; including one that killed a father and son.

Operation to prevent Mt Tom brush fires

Anthony Fay — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:11:21 GMT

Brush fires have become a concern across western Massachusetts in recent weeks due to persistent dry conditions, but firefighters are trying to minimize the risk for future fires on Mount Tom.

Fire outside Bob's Discount Furniture

Nicole Nalepa — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:20:08 GMT

The West Springfield Fire Department is investigating a fire that destroyed a trailer at Bob's Discount Furniture, Tuesday morning.

Fear of brush fires in tornado zone

Nick Bannin — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:15:47 GMT

For at least a week, brush fires have been a frequent issue for parts of western Massachusetts, and people living in the areas damaged by the June 1, 2011 Tornado are more worried than others.

Brush fire on Mass Pike put out quickly

Anthony Fay — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:22:15 GMT

An early afternoon brush fire along the eastbound side of the Massachusetts Turnpike in West Springfield was quickly put out.

Holyoke firefighter hurt in attic fire

Mark Wiernasz — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:30:41 GMT

A Holyoke firefighter was injured while putting out a small house fire on Monday morning.

Fire damages Westhampton home

Matt Caron — Mon, 06 May 2013 01:19:57 GMT

A fire in Westhampton made a family of four temporarily homeless.

Months of dry weather causing fires

Nick Bannin — Sun, 05 May 2013 16:14:47 GMT

Our last day of measurable rainfall was April 25th, when we received about a tenth of an inch of rain...since then, nothing.

Multiple brush fires across WMass

Matt Caron — Sat, 04 May 2013 23:06:34 GMT

Another dry day kept firefighters very busy.

High fire danger this weekend

Nick Bannin — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:28:23 GMT

It's been almost 10 days since our last rainfall and brush fire concerns continue.

Business affected by snow and fire

Shannon Halligan — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:20:58 GMT

It was a close call for one Westfield business that just reopened after 2 years of reconstruction, but their neighbor did not fare as well.

Easthampton brush fire now out

Nicole Nalepa — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:11:05 GMT

Easthampton firefighters have put out a brush fire in a remote section of a conservation area.

Fire damages exterior of AMF building

Elysia Rodriguez — Fri, 03 May 2013 03:01:08 GMT

It was a co-operative effort to put out a fire that scorched the exterior of a Chicopee bowling alley Thursday night.

Westfield building destroyed by fire

Matt Caron — Fri, 03 May 2013 02:23:48 GMT

NEW THIS MORNING: A late night fire in Westfield reduced a building owned by the Western Mass. Truss Company to ruins.

Baye arson trial moved to Springfield

Kara Dominick — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:26:19 GMT

The trial of accused Northampton arsonist Anthony Baye has been moved from Northampton to Springfield.

California wildfire spreads

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:57:28 GMT

Blaze destroys at least one home and hundreds of acres.

3 children, 1 adult killed in NY fire

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:04:54 GMT

An early morning fire swept through a two-story wood frame house in eastern New York on Thursday, killing four people, including three children, authorities said.