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An electrical fire forced Boston firefighters to evacuate the 24 stories of the Whittier Place condo building in the West End. Fire department spokesman Steve MacDonald said there were no flames and the wiring was "smoldering," which led to a precautionary evacuation. [Boston Globe] more ›

• Massachusetts Probation Commissioner John O'Brien was suspended as hirings and promotions in his agency are investigated. [WBZ]

• Everett's Deputy fire chief John Berghello rescued four people from a house fire early Tuesday morning. [WBZ]

• Senator Scott Brown opposes a possible repeal of the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" plicy that bans gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. [Boston Globe]

• Ten parishes in the Boston Archdiocese that were ordered closed in 2004 face a looming final verdict from a Vatican court. Parishioners at some churches have kept them open with around-the-clock vigils. [WBZ]

• Lord Jesus Christ was hit by a car in Pittsfield. He was not hurt. [MassLive.com]

Boston firefighters rescued two window washers this morning from the 37th floor of the building at 53 State Street after their rigging malfunctioned. One end of the platform fell about 20 feet to strand the workers. Firefighters closed the street below before breaking the glass and pulling the men to safety. One man was injured and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. The other man was not badly injured. Flickr user kcrowley posted several photos. more ›

Boston firefighters lead busy lives. When they aren't allegedly smoking weed and popping pills in city vehicles, rolling through Texas with 41 pounds of weed, leading double lives as girlfriend-stalking bodybuilders, or fighting fires while coked up and drunk, they are attending union meetings where they steadfastly refuse to submit to drug tests. How can we expect them to work in a little exercise with such a full schedule? That's why the firefighters' union is pushing for fitness bonuses just like the cops get. Honestly, if the fitness test involves substance abuse screening, this Bostonist is all for it. more ›