Statement on Merrimack Valley Gas Explosion

The Massachusetts AFL-CIO offers its most heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the communities of Lawrence, Andover and North Andover in the wake of the devastating gas fires. Our gratitude and admiration are with all the first responders – the firefighters, EMTs, police officers and other emergency workers - for their quick, coordinated response in this unprecedented emergency.

Our hearts especially go out to the family of Leonel Rondon and to all those who were injured or displaced.