Taunton Fire Department

A dramatic Massasoit State Park rescue unfolds as Taunton firefighters, a local hiker, and a citizen’s drone save an overturned kayaker stranded in Lake Rico on Tuesday.

An early morning Taunton house fire has left a Liberty Street home a total loss. Officials are investigating the fast-moving blaze.

A Taunton man faces attempted murder and arson charges after a morning house fire; three occupants escaped as crews brought the blaze under control.

Electrical arcing caused a Taunton kitchen fire on Oak Street; firefighters responded quickly, no injuries reported, investigation ongoing.

A natural gas leak caused the Taunton house explosion that seriously injured a mother and toddler, officials say. Investigation into ignition source continues.

A Taunton house explosion injured a mother and toddler, destroyed a three-family home, and displaced eight residents. State Fire Marshal investigating.

Five residents were rescued from a Taunton apartment fire as firefighters battled bitter cold, leaving 15 displaced in a fast-moving emergency.

Taunton firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a small house fire on Tuesday night.

A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured in a motor vehicle crash in Taunton on Tuesday involving a mini-motorcycle.

A woman’s body was recovered from Bunk Pond in Taunton on Saturday after she apparently drowned.