The January 1971 fire at Norwood's Junior High School was a major attraction. Hundreds of people braved freezing cold temperatures to stand in ankle-deep snow to watch the blaze, so … Continue reading Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2024, Number 3
Fire Breaks Out At William Shyne Circle Elderly Housing Complex-July 12, 2024
(photo: WHDH Boston) A fire significantly damaged part of an apartment complex at the Frank L. Walsh Housing Complex on William Shyne Circle late this morning, prompting a large emergency … Continue reading Fire Breaks Out At William Shyne Circle Elderly Housing Complex-July 12, 2024
Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2023, Number 3
The January 1971 fire at Norwood's Junior High School was a major attraction, with hundreds of people braving freezing cold temperatures to stand in ankle-deep snow to watch the blaze, … Continue reading Top This Day In Norwood History Posts of 2023, Number 3
Fire on Central Street-August 3, 2022
jJust before 6:30 PM, Group 3 Firefighters responded to a call at 50 Central Street regarding smoke inside the Bubbles Up Laundrymat building. NC2 arrived on scene in under 2 … Continue reading Fire on Central Street-August 3, 2022
1940’s Downtown Norwood Fire Photo
This 1940's photo shows a fire at 656 Washington st. Businesses that are visible include Orent Bros Clothing store, currently Mizuya Japanese Restaurant Cummings Co, currently Limey's PubGearty's Shoes, currently … Continue reading 1940’s Downtown Norwood Fire Photo
Davis Avenue Warehouse Fire-June 16, 2016
An abandoned building on Davis Ave caught fire on this day in Norwood history in 2016. (Photo credit Officer Jurewich, Norwood Police Department)
Fire at Concannons Village-February 8, 2013
The following was submitted by Norwood Fire Department Spokesman George Morrice. The Norwood Fire Department responded to a reported building fire at Concannon's Village early Thursday afternoon. The call came … Continue reading Fire at Concannons Village-February 8, 2013
Three-Alarm Blaze Destroys Vacant Zimble Drum Factory-July 23, 2005
On July 22, 2005, a massive three-alarm fire tore through Norwood, completely demolishing the long-vacant Zimble Drum building located at 61 Endicott Street. Firefighters arrived at the scene shortly before … Continue reading Three-Alarm Blaze Destroys Vacant Zimble Drum Factory-July 23, 2005
Fire Hits Norwood Bird Inc. Shingle Plant on Pleasant Street-November 11, 1995
Quick action by Norwood firefighters and mutual aid crews from surrounding towns extinguished a three-alarm fire at the Bird Inc. shingle plant on Pleasant Street after thermal oil tanks exploded Friday afternoon.
Suspicious Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Simoni Flowers on Route 1-August 10, 1990
A suspicious three-alarm fire destroyed wholesale buildings and greenhouses at Simoni Flowers on Route 1, drawing over 75 firefighters from five towns.