Deadly Oxford Garage Fire Under Investigation

At around 2:30PM on February 27th, Oxford Fire-EMS received a call from someone reporting “smoke coming from the barn behind the residence of 33 Sacarrappa Road with no visible flames.” Deputy Chief Jon Belanger arrived on scene with crews and found a moderate amount of smoke coming from a two-story detached garage.  While some crews…

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Oxford Police Make OUI Arrest On Train Tracks

In the early morning hours of Saturday, August 25th, Oxford Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a vehicle on the train tracks on Millbury Road.  Police say the train was able to stop prior to crashing into the car.  Few details of the crash were released, but the driver was arrested for…

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Propane Leak Closes Oxford Home Depot

Oxford Police were on scene at The Home Depot store on Sutton Avenue on Tuesday morning after reports of an incident involving propane.  Police say a gas line was ruptured by a forklift early this morning.  Power and propane service to the building was shut off.  Fire crews and Police were on scene for several…

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Car Vs. Pole In Oxford

Oxford Police, Fire and EMS are on the scene of a car vs utility pole on Quobaug Avenue at Pine Street.  National Grid has been contacted and will evaluate damage and arrange repairs if necessary.  No word on any injuries or the cause of the crash at this time. Another 2 car crash took place…

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Many Injured In 4 Car Crash On Route 20 In Oxford

Many local fire and rescue teams assisted Oxford Fire/EMS and Police departments on the scene of a 4 vehicle crash on Route 20 on Friday afternoon. Eastbound traffic was backed up into Charlton as several lanes were blocked off while crews worked to clear the area.  Multiple people were transported to area hospitals for treatment…

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Oxford Hiring On-Call Firefighters

After all of the recent fires in town, Oxford’s Fire Department is looking for people to serve their community by becoming an on-call firefighter.  Part-time training will be provided to those who have full-time jobs.  Successful applicants will be able to train at the fire academy at no cost to you.   If you think you…

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