Photos from the scene of fires and explosions in Lawrence, Andover areas Flames and smoke could be seen pouring out of several homes in the Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover areas.
Map: Location of the fires, explosions, gas odors Investigators responded to at least 70 reported fires, explosions, and gas odors.
? One person is dead after more than 60 fires and at least three gas explosions in Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover.
? At least 25 others were injured in the fires.
? Emergency crews worked through the night to inspect and shut off 8,000 gas meters.
? State Police have not determined a cause. The state fire marshal's office said overpressurization of a gas main caused the incidents.
Lawrence teenager dies in car after house collapses Leonel Rondon was sitting in a car when a house exploded, dropping the chimney onto the car.
Cause of explosions, fire in Lawrence area unclear A spokesman for the utility company said they were still gathering information.
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After more than six decades spent amassing an apartment empire in Boston, one of the city?s biggest and most storied landlords is stepping down.
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Cuomo defeats Cynthia Nixon in NY gubernatorial primary New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has defeated Democratic primary challenger Cynthia Nixon to win his party?s nomination for a third term.
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Cora knows the devastation in his homeland only too well, and it hurts him to see it become a political issue.
Salemme and an associate were sentenced to life in prison for killing South Boston nightclub owner Steven DiSarro in 1993.
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