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

09:16

April 03, 2023

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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Amanda Beland Producer/Director
Amanda Beland is a producer and director for Radio Boston. She also reports for the WBUR newsroom.

Tiziana Dearing Host, Radio Boston
Tiziana Dearing is the host of Radio Boston.

Miriam Wasser Senior Reporter, Climate and Environment
Miriam Wasser is a reporter with WBUR's climate and environment team.

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