Merrimack Valley September 15, 2018 6:35 pm Hundreds Remain in Shelters After Gas Explosions The community response to the Merrimack Valley tragedy has been incredible, as everyone tries to help those forced to evacuate their homes following the series of explosions and fires. US & World Videos 1:42 Proposal would create 25-foot buffer zone when filming first responders 2:05 Video shows suspect rummaging through cars in Braintree 0:30 Visas revoked for 5 international students at UMass Amherst 1:52 Karen Read trial | What to expect in the second week 1:59 Boston Mayor Michelle Wu formally kicks off her reelection campaign