Fifteen residents were rescued from the Taunton Gardens fire. Officials credited a newly fully staffed ladder truck for helping make that possible.

TAUNTON — In his first week as Taunton’s new Fire Chief, Steven Lavigne said he’s “having a ball” as he continues “seeing the other side of the Fire Department.” In his 34 years as a member of the ...

Open burning season is underway in Taunton and runs from Jan. 15 to April 30. There is no cost for permits during the annual ...

Firefighters responded to a to a fire at an apartment complex in Taunton Tuesday morning. The fire broke out at the Taunton Gardens complex on Hopkins Road, according to reporting from media partner ...

The family have been left trying to salvage what they can ...