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What a chemical fire in Braintree tells us about how Mass. responds to regional emergencies

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In February, a chemical fire took hold in Braintree, at New England's largest hazardous waste disposal center. No one was injured, but the incident revealed existing faults in how communities respond to emergencies. We learn more about those faults and what it could mean for the future.

This segment aired on April 3, 2023.

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