News - Stoneham Fire Department

Stoneham Police and Fire Departments Respond After Car Crashes Into Home

May 29, 2020 by Jordan Mayblum

STONEHAM — Fire Chief Matthew Grafton and Police Chief James McIntyre report that the Stoneham Police and Fire Departments responded this morning after a vehicle crashed into the side of a home.

At 8:30 a.m., Stoneham Police and Fire were dispatched to 1 Summer Hill St. for a report of a crash. Upon arrival, first responders located a Ford Edge SUV that had crashed into the side wall of the home. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was not injured in the crash, nor was anyone inside the home injured.

A preliminary investigation into the crash indicates that the vehicle left the roadway, traveled through multiple lawns and briefly became airborne before ultimately coming to a stop after striking and partially crashing through the foundation wall on the side of the home.

Stoneham Fire Engines 2 and 3, as well as Ladder 1 and a Stoneham Fire ambulance responded to the scene along with Stoneham Police.

The town building inspector was also notified and responded to the scene to evaluate the structural integrity of the home. She determined that the home was still habitable.

Based upon the on-scene investigation, the driver of the vehicle will be summonsed to court for motor vehicle related offenses. Additionally, a request to suspend the driver’s license was submitted to the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

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Stoneham Fire Clears Fuel Spill on I-93 South

May 14, 2020 by Kelsey Bode

The Stoneham Fire Department responded to a fuel spill on I-93 South on Thursday. (Courtesy Photo Stoneham Fire Department)

STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton reports that the fuel spill on I-93 South has been cleared.

Members of the Stoneham Fire Department responded to a report of a fuel spill on I-93 South, just past Exit 35, at 9:57 a.m. after the fuel tank in a tractor-trailer was punctured by debris on the roadway. It is believed that approximately 125 gallons of diesel fuel was spilled along a quarter mile stretch of I-93, and Stoneham Fire crews worked to mitigate and contain the spill. The last crews left the scene at 12:04 p.m.

“Thankfully, no one was hurt and there were no motor vehicle crashes as a result of this spill,” Chief Grafton said. “Our crews arrived swiftly to the scene and were able to mitigate the spill. I’d also like to recognize our mutual aid partners from the Wakefield and Reading Fire Departments who provided coverage at our station during this situation.”

Two lanes remain temporarily closed on the highway, and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Protection and Massachuetts State Police also responded to the scene.

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Stoneham Fire Actively Responding to Fuel Spill on I-93 South

May 14, 2020 by Kelsey Bode

The Stoneham Fire Department is actively responding to a fuel spill on I-93 South. (Courtesy Photo Stoneham Fire Department)

STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton reports that the Stoneham Fire Department is actively responding to a fuel spill from a tractor trailer on I-93 South.

At approximately 10 a.m., Stoneham Fire Engines 3 and 5 as well as Ladder 1 responded to a report of a spill on I-93 South, just before exit 35 at the Stoneham-Woburn town line. Upon arrival, first responders found that a tractor trailer’s fuel tank had ruptured after being struck by debris in the roadway, and approximately 125 gallons of diesel fuel is believed to have spilled onto the highway.

First responders are actively working to contain and mitigate the fuel spill.

Two lanes of I-93 South are currently closed in the area of the spill. The Department of Environmental Protection has been notified of the incident, and Massachusetts State Police have also responded to the scene.

No injuries have been reported from the incident.

The Wakefield and Reading Fire Departments have also responded to provide mutual aid at the Stoneham Fire Station.

This incident remains active and additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

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Stoneham Fire Responds After Car Crashes into Pond

May 12, 2020 by Kelsey Bode

STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton reports that the Stoneham Fire Department responded after a car crashed into a pond earlier today.

At 2:45 p.m. Stoneham Fire received a report that a single motor vehicle involved in a multi-vehicle crash on I-93 South had gone through a guardrail just prior to the Route 28 overpass, down an embankment and landed on its side, partially submerged in Dark Hollow Pond.

Stoneham Engine 2 and Ladder 1 arrived on scene at approximately 2:52 p.m., and upon arrival found a woman, 59, of Charlestown trapped inside the two-door Mercedes in the pond. She sustained injuries from the crash that are believed to be serious but not life-threatening.

State police also responded to the scene and assisted Stoneham Fire in extricating the woman from the vehicle. No hydraulic tools were needed, and the woman was transported by Action Ambulance to Lahey Hospital and Medical Center.

The crash remains under investigation by the Massachusetts State Police.

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Stoneham Board of Health to Host Mask Distribution for Stoneham Residents

May 7, 2020 by Leah Comins

STONEHAM — Emergency Management Director and Fire Chief Matthew Grafton and Health Agent John Fralick announce that the Board of Health will host a drive-through mask distribution event this weekend.

WHEN:

Saturday, May 9, from noon to 4 p.m.

WHERE:

Stoneham High School, 149 Franklin St.

WHAT:

The drive-through mask distribution will serve Stoneham residents only, and residents will be required to show their ID prior to receiving masks.

Masks will be limited to five per car, as there is a limited quantity available at this time. A community resource packet will also be distributed with all mask packs.

Town officials would also like to remind community members that face masks or cloth face coverings must now be worn in public to prevent the spread of COVID-19, per an order by Gov. Baker on May 1. The order requires anyone in public unable to remain socially distant, a minimum of six feet away from others, to wear a face covering. This order applies to both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Those under the age of 2 or with certain health conditions identified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) are exempt from the requirement.

Masks should not be worn by young children under the age of 2, persons with difficulty breathing, or those who are unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.

This order remains in effect until further notice. Further guidance from the DPH is available at mass.gov/coveryourface.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still advises those wearing a face covering to practice social distancing in public when possible, as COVID-19 is believed to be transmitted through respiratory droplets produced when someone with the virus talks, sneezes our coughs. Wearing a face covering helps prevent those who may have COVID-19 and are asymptomatic from passing the virus to others, according to the CDC.

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