Boston, MA- Terror Attack 04-15-13

[truck4]

Copley Square X Boyleston

Explosion reported in front of 'Marathon Sports' 671 Boyleston

1440hrs- Reported explosion ain the area of the Finnish line at the Boston Marathon. 40-50 victims reported.

1500hrs- Media who were at scene rpt 2 possible explosions on Boyleston.

1530hrs- BFD operating with a 2nd Alarm. National Guard EOD teams activated to respond. MSP also on location.

 

[mikeindabronx]

http://www.businessinsider.com/explosion-at-boston-marathon-2013-4

 

[IRISH]

As Per 'NE Emergency News & WX Feed' facebook

The "UCC" is reporting another device at the Mandarin Hotel, BPD requesting all fire apparatus to clear Boylston St. Companies are hooked up to hydrants and unable to move. BPD is now not allowing ANY personnel past Boylston St & Ring Rd

 

[truck4]

NYPD increasing security at hotels and other target areas.

 

[guitarman314]

  Also, there's a big fire at the JFK library in Boston.

 

[mack]

BFD Engine 33 Ladder 15 located on Boylston St.

BFD 1st due companies - 2nd explosion was about a block from firehouse

 

[IRISH]

  Also, there's a big fire at the JFK library in Boston.

GMAN is this a multi alarm fire?

 

[Joeyengine]

Any connection ??

 

[guitarman314]

  Also, there's a big fire at the JFK library in Boston.

GMAN is this a multi alarm fire?

  Maybe, there was a lot of smoke coming from there. TV News now says the smokey
JFK library fire was of mechanical origin.

 

[68jk09]

http://vine.co/v/bFdt5uwg6JZ

 

[guitarman314]

  Also, there's a big fire at the JFK library in Boston.

GMAN is this a multi alarm fire?

  Maybe, there was a lot of smoke coming from there. TV News now says the smokey
JFK library fire was of mechanical origin.

  Official at press conference says there WAS a 3rd explosion at the JFK Library.

 

[truck4]

http://live.boston.com/Event/Live_blog_Explosion_in_Copley_Square

http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2013/04/officials_23_injured_2_dead_more_devices_as_two_huge_blasts_rock

http://livewire.wcvb.com/Event/117th_Running_of_Boston_Marathon

 

[truck4]

--FDNY units advised to use caution and hightened awareness when responding, operating and returning from alarms.

--Yonkers FD advsing similar to thier units. Yonkers Police ESU has additional units in service.

--Bruins hockey game for tonight at the Fleet center cancelled and players sent home from the arena.

 

[truck4]

From Boston ABC News affiliate at 1702hrs:

"Boston police say there's been a third explosion in the city, following two blasts near the finish line of the Boston Marathon that killed two people and injured many others.

Police Commissioner Edward Davis says authorities aren't certain that the explosion at the JFK Library was related to the other blasts, but they're treating them as if they are.

David says there are no injuries stemming from the third explosion.

He urged people to stay indoors and not congregate in large groups."

 

[truck4]

--49 now reported injured

--Numerous suspicious package jobs accross the city as a result of the earlier incident.

--Many major Northeastern cities seeing an increase in suspicious package incidents ATT.

 

[truck4]

Media map of the sites of the bombs. Location is (3) blocks north of 33/15's quarters.

 

[68jk09]

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/authorities_under_suspect_guard_y2m8cJO29uC2PDGIjYBalO

 

[Bxboro]

WTF !!!! Thoughts and prayers for all.

 

[68jk09]

http://www.boston.com/video/viral_page/?/services/player/bcpid1367773107001&bckey=AQ~~,AAAAAA6piHY~,DqRT40XOAr9OWST-YiEQyzUCo3g3L-Af&bctid=2303076923001

 

[Massfireman]

Update:

2 Dead, 52 injured minimum.
Boston Bruins Cancelled game.
Boston Symphony cancelled
BPD explosive unit has implemented at least one water cannon on a suspicious package.
Hotels and hospitals are in lockdown.
PD Commisioner stated that they have no one in custody or under protective order.
JFK was an incindiary device, not connected to the primary scene.
BFD is operating under extreme conditions