Driver Flees After Car Rolls Over, Catches On Fire In Dudley

The Webster and Dudley Fire Departments responded to a possible car fire just after 11PM on Saturday, August 26th.  Few details have been made public, but Dudley Police are investigating.  The car reportedly sheared off a fire hydrant and landed in the yard near a building at 32 Chase Avenue in Dudley. There was no…

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3 Alarm Fire Under Investigation In Dudley

On Monday, August 13th, just after 5:30AM a 2 alarm fire was reported at 32 West Dudley Road in Dudley.  At 0541 hours today an alarm was transmitted for a possible building fire at number 32 West Dudley Rd.  When firefighters arrived the blaze was already well involved in the attic and roof.  Mutual aid…

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2 Injured In Wednesday Afternoon Crash In Dudley

At 3:35 PM on Wednesday afternoon, Firefighters and Paramedics from Dudley and Webster EMS responded to a serious two car collision at the intersection of West Main Street and Brandon Road in Dudley. Two people involved in the accident were transported to a local hospital for evaluation.  Traffic was reportedly at a standstill for approximately…

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Mother’s Day Plant Sale In Dudley

Looking for a gift for mom or just want to spruce up your home to make it feel more Spring-like?  The Dudley Firefighters Association is holding their annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale this weekend.  All hanging plants are $20.00 at the fire station located at 128 West Main Street.

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King Courier Van Collides With Box Truck In Dudley

Just before noon on Wednesday, May 2nd, Dudley Fire Department and EMS were called to a serious motor vehicle crash between a box truck and a King Courier van in front of the Pearl L. Crawford Memorial Library. Traffic near the intersection of Schofield Avenue & Brandon Road was detoured for a short time.  One…

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3 Alarm Fire Destroys Oxford Home

At 3:16PM on Saturday, April 28th the owner of the home at 30 Wheelock Street in Oxford called 911 to report a fire in a bedroom of the home.  Oxford’s Police and Fire Departments arrived within minutes and began to fight the flames.  In a press release, Deputy Fire Chief Jon Belanger said the fire…

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Grand Re-Opening Of The Inspired Arts Company In Dudley

Nikki Mead has been dancing for just about as long as she’s been walking.  She began dancing at her step-mom’s dance studio, Kimberly’s School of Dance in Thompson, at age 3.  She graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a double major in dance and business, then decided to take the leap and open her…

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Cat In A Tree? Don’t Call The Dudley Fire Department

THE LAKE 940 AUDIO: Listen to Dudley Fire Chief Dean Kochanowski explain the reason why his department can not send his fire trucks out to rescue animals from trees. Audio courtesy of Town of Dudley (Youtube) Sure, firefighters have those big expensive trucks with the really long ladders, but they are to be used for fighting…

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Car Travels Off Road Into Woods Of Dudley

Possible ice or snow covered roads could have lead to a single vehicle crash in Dudley around 7:30 on Saturday night.  Crews from Dudley’s Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the area of 350 West Main Street for reports of a car into the woods.  All occupants of the vehicle were able to get…

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Dudley Open Burning Season Begins On Monday

The town of Dudley reminds residents that “open burning season” begins on Monday, January 15th. A permit must be obtained from the fire department if you plan on burning any items outdoors.  As weather conditions change daily, and can change rapidly especially in the spring, fire wardens will determine on a daily basis when it…

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