SPECTACULAR BLAZE — A flash fire at the Norfolk Asphalt Company plant off Route 1 at the Norwood-Westwood line on Tuesday caused $3000 damage before being brought under control. In … Continue reading Fireman Battle Asphalt Blaze-March 23, 1961
Norwood P.O. Blaze Ruins Sacks of Mail-February 8, 1959
NORWOOD, Feb. 8 - Eight or 10 sacks containing fourth class mail were destroyed in a fire early this morning in the Norwood central post office in Guild sq. The … Continue reading Norwood P.O. Blaze Ruins Sacks of Mail-February 8, 1959
Spectacular Roof Blaze Threatens New Roll-Land-This Day in Norwood History-July 12, 1958
This Day in Norwood History-July 12, 1958-Spectacular Roof Blaze Threatens New Roll-Land
Garage Fire-August 15, 1957
Damage estimated at $400 was caused to this two-car garage In the rear of 98 Casey Street, owned by Thomas Conley, on Monday night. A carelessly tossed cigarette Is blamed … Continue reading Garage Fire-August 15, 1957
Lumber Co. Fire Probed By State-July 6, 1953
State Fire Marshal investigators are probing the cause of a $100,000 fire that gutted the Friend Lumber Company on Route 1 early Sunday.
Deputy Chief Louis F. Parker Dies Directing Men at Norwood Fire-March 10, 1953
Three Others Hurt as Blaze Damages Bird & Son Plant STRICKEN AT BLAZE—Deputy Chief Louis F. Parker. NORWOOD, March 10 — Deputy Fire Chief Louis F. Parker, 56, collapsed and … Continue reading Deputy Chief Louis F. Parker Dies Directing Men at Norwood Fire-March 10, 1953
Firebug Sought in 2 Norwood Blazes-May 1, 1951
Fire Chief Alonzo Earle today expressed the opinion that “a firebug' set the two fires on the Forbes estate and the Whittemore Coal Company early this morning. All police officers … Continue reading Firebug Sought in 2 Norwood Blazes-May 1, 1951
5 Towns Battle $35,000 Blaze at Norwood Plant-March 3, 1950
Firemen from five towns battled a blaze which gutted the wool shoddy plant of the C W Wool Company, off Lenox st., in near-zero temperatures early this morning, causing damage … Continue reading 5 Towns Battle $35,000 Blaze at Norwood Plant-March 3, 1950
Cow Barn Destroyed In Spectacular Fire At Endean Farm-Loss $15,000-This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1949
This Day in Norwood History-June 30, 1949-Cow Barn Destroyed In Spectacular Fire At Endean Farm-Loss $15,000
Cigarette Blamed For General Alarm Fire At Norwood VFW Quarters-This Day In Norwood History-March 10, 1949
FIRE SILHOUETTE—Firemen fighting the general alarm fire at the VFW headquarters on Railroad avenue are silhouetted against a wall of flames raging on the first floor of the building (McLean … Continue reading Cigarette Blamed For General Alarm Fire At Norwood VFW Quarters-This Day In Norwood History-March 10, 1949