Massachusetts blast site where 1 died moves to cleanup phase

NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (AP) — The Massachusetts pharmaceutical plant where a powerful blast killed a worker is in the cleanup phase. Firefighters paused work overnight at the Newburyport plant, where a hazardous materials call went to seven alarms Thursday. The search for the man who died was initially hampered by concern about the plant’s structural integrity. His body has been recovered from the site. Crews returned Friday to continue removing chemicals. U.S. Sen. Edward Markey says the explosion is the facility’s third accident since 2020 and he says the company needs to be held accountable. The company says it’s focused on its employees following the explosion.