A suspected gasoline spill sparks a fire at Don and Wally's Service Center on Route 1, causing $35,000 in structural damage, destroying tools, and injuring two.
Three Teenagers Honored Nationally for Rescuing 85-Year-Old Woman from Burning Neponset Street Home-August 17, 1982
National Fire Protection Association awards were presented to John Siderwicz, Todd Maxon, and Brendan King for saving 85-year-old Laura Taylor from a fire at 633 Neponset St.
Norwood Teens Honored After Rescuing Woman from Fire-July 12, 1982
After spotting flames on their way home, John Siderwicz, Todd Maxon, and Brendan King braved a burning home to rescue 85-year-old Laura Taylor.
Fire Damages Former Plimpton Press Building on Guild Street-July 13, 1981
A fire broke out on the afternoon of Saturday, July 11, 1981, at the former Plimpton Press building located on Guild Street in Norwood. The blaze reportedly ignited outside the … Continue reading Fire Damages Former Plimpton Press Building on Guild Street-July 13, 1981
Selectmen Divert Fire Truck Funds to Pellana Road Sewer-June 8, 1978
Municipal leaders face a tough infrastructure trade-off, electing to delay vital fire engine upgrades to eliminate persistent raw sewage backups in home cellars.
Fire Chief’s Physical Fitness Program Sparks Union Friction-June 8, 1978
Labor tensions rise at the fire station as Union President Collins signals roll-call refusals against mandatory diagnostic health screenings.
Mother and Two Children Escape $30,000 Fire at 250 Dean Street-September 21, 1977
Margaret Ross and her children escape a smoky $30,000 fire at their 250 Dean Street home sparked by an air conditioner.
Midday Fire at 12 Vernon Street Sends 21 Firefighters to Norwood Hospital-August 8, 1974
A fast-moving basement fire at 12 Vernon Street caused $16,000 in damage and sent 21 firefighters to Norwood Hospital for smoke inhalation and heat-related injuries.
Suspicious Fire Damages Shed-July 10, 1973
â € Early on the morning of July 10, 1973, a fire of "suspicious origin," possibly linked to vandalism, caused approximately $2,000 in damage to a lawn shed located behind 429 … Continue reading Suspicious Fire Damages Shed-July 10, 1973
General Alarm Fire Destroys 20 Under-Construction Apartments at Norwood Gardens-September 19, 1972
A massive general alarm fire destroys 20 uncompleted apartments at the Norwood Gardens complex, causing over $100,000 in damage and drawing regional mutual aid.