Authorities search for cause of deadly Back Bay fire that killed two firefighters

“People were saved for their actions at this fire today,” said firefighter union president Richard Park. “Citizens were saved.” Mike Kennedy had been with the Boston Fire Department for six and a half years. The 33-year-old Marine combat veteran served

Marlborough Street. Exeter and Marlborough Street. Ladder Truck Spraying. Beacon and Gloucester. View of the Scene at 10:00 p.m.. Fire Hydrant on Marlborough. Photo Courtesy of Boston Fire Department.

Today marks the first time a member of the Boston Fire Department was killed in the line of duty since Fire Lieutenant Kevin M. Kelley was killed in a firetruck accident back in 2009. Our deepest and most sincere condolences 

Two firefighters were killed today while battling a row house fire in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. Thirteen more suffered non-life-threatening injuries. It isn't yet known how the fire started, but today's 40-plus mph winds caused it to spread

The Bruins honored the Boston Fire Department before Thursday night's game against the Chicago Blackhawks at TD Garden with a moment of silence. Lt. Ed Walsh and firefighter Michael Kennedy died Wednesday while