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Boston, Massachusetts – Winter officially begins Sunday with the arrival of the Winter Solstice, and colder conditions moving into Massachusetts are prompting renewed calls for winter preparedness across the state. Fluctuating temperatures around freezing increase the risk of frozen pipes, icy roadways, and home damage, particularly in older buildings common throughout eastern Massachusetts.
According to the National Weather Service and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, frozen and burst pipes remain one of the leading causes of winter property damage each year. Fire officials continue to warn residents never to use blowtorches, propane heaters, or any open flame to thaw frozen pipes due to the risk of fires and carbon monoxide exposure…