Tewksbury Response

02/23/2026

⚠️ Road Conditions Alert – Tewksbury ⚠️

We are asking residents to please stay off the roads unless it’s absolutely necessary.

We’re in the middle of a strong nor’easter with heavy snow, poor visibility, and strong winds. Roads across town are messy and dangerous, and crews need room to clear them safely.

If you can, stay home, stay warm, and give our DPW and first responders space to work. We’ll share updates as conditions improve.

-TPD121

02/21/2026

“16+ inches?!” Yeah… that was our first reaction too.

Meteorologist Todd Gross has compared this system to the Blizzard of ’78, a storm that brought historic snowfall, paralyzed roadways, stranded motorists, and overwhelmed emergency services across New England.

While the Merrimack Valley is currently under a Winter Storm Warning, we will still experience heavy snow, between 12-24 inches (depending on which map you look at), and wind gusts of 30+ MPH.

We’re not here to dramatize it. We’re here to prepare for it.

From a dispatch standpoint, storms like this mean:
🚗 Dozens of crashes in short timeframes
🚑 Delayed response times due to impassable roads
🌬️ Downed wires and power outages
🧊 Stranded motorists who underestimated conditions

Sunday night into Monday morning is expected to be the most impactful period. If whiteout conditions develop, responders may physically struggle to reach people — no matter how fast we dispatch them.

We will be here. Fully staffed. Ready. But we cannot control road conditions, visibility, or drifting snow.

You can help us by:
• Staying off the roads unless absolutely necessary
• Preparing now — not when the first flakes fall (get that bread and milk!)
• Checking on neighbors before conditions deteriorate
• Keeping 911 for true emergencies

Stay safe. Stay home if you can. ❄️📞



Dracut Police Department Dracut Firefighters, IAFF Local 2586 Tewksbury Police Department - MA Tewksbury Fire Department Tewksbury Firefighters Local 1647

02/03/2026

Firefighters are operating at the scene of a vehicle fire on Route 93 North, prior to Dascomb Road.

Please seek an alternate route if possible.

01/29/2026

Lowell Ma Working Fire 2nd Alarm 20 Otis St Two reported possible entrapments searches still underway.

14:33 - Command special request Lowell E10 for supply line and Tyngsborough air unit

14:47 - Command reporting Lowell Police made contact with family both individuals that were assumed to be inside were out shopping, no entrapments

14:54 - heavy fire knocked down companies checking for extensions 

15:22 - Command reporting fire under control

19:08 - Striking out Otis St all companies returning to quarters

01/29/2026

01/27/2026

01/27/2026

The Tewksbury Fire Department would like to thank the residents who are shoveling out fire hydrants in their neighborhoods — we truly appreciate it!

As we continue to dig out from this winter storm, we ask that if you are able, please consider “adopting” a hydrant near your home and keeping it clear of snow.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe, and please stay safe out there!

01/27/2026

✅ Update – Main Street Reopened ✅

All lanes on Main Street have reopened, and traffic is flowing normally.

Thank you for your patience while TFD worked the scene.

-TPD121

01/27/2026

🚨 Traffic Alert – Main Street 🚨

The Fire Department is currently working an active scene on Main Street. Main Street is closed in both directions at this time.

• Northbound (toward Lowell): closed at Chandler Street
• Southbound (toward Wilmington): closed at Pleasant Street

Please plan alternate routes and use caution in the area.

-TPD121

01/27/2026

(Frequent updates will be added to this post)
most updates coming from on X

10:00 - 2nd Alarm of Fire Tewksbury MA 1040 Main St car fire fully involved at gas station all companies ordered out of the building

10:20 - Update 2nd alarm Tewksbury Ma, special call Billerica Engine 4 to the fire

- Vehicle that caught fire is in the garage