When routine turned to crisis

There was nothing more than a thin haze of smoke drifting from the building when firefighters arrived at 298 Beacon St. on Wednesday afternoon.

Annemarie Federico (from left), Mary Jean Slavin, and Jean Lovulo gathered across the street from the funeral home.

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People gathered across the street from a funeral home that received the body of one of the fallen firefighters.

Kevin Preston of Engine 21 saluted a motorcade carrying one of the fallen firefighters to a West Roxbury funeral home.

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Kevin Preston of Engine 21 saluted a motorcade carrying one of the fallen firefighters to a West Roxbury funeral home.

A tribute to the two fallen firefighters took place on the ice before Thursday's Bruins game at TD Garden.

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A tribute to the two fallen firefighters took place on the ice before Thursday's Bruins game at TD Garden.

Lieutenant Edward Walsh (left) and firefighter Michael Kennedy were killed in the blaze.

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Lieutenant Edward Walsh (left) and firefighter Michael Kennedy were killed in the blaze.

A candlelight vigil was held in East Boston's Central Square.

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A candlelight vigil was held in East Boston's Central Square.

Firefighters stood at attention as a motorcade carrying one of the fallen firefighters drove by on Massachusetts Avenue.

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Firefighters stood at attention as a motorcade carrying one of the fallen firefighters drove by on Massachusetts Avenue.

Johnny Boychuk (left) and Zdeno Chara wore hats with the Fire Department's insignia during pregame warm-ups.

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Johnny Boychuk (left) and Zdeno Chara wore hats with the Fire Department's insignia during pregame warm-ups.

Ladders rested against windows covered in ice at the scene of Wednesday's nine-alarm fire on Beacon Street in the Back Bay.

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Ladders rested against windows covered in ice at the scene of Wednesday's nine-alarm fire on Beacon Street in the Back Bay.

Needham firefighter Tommy O'Brien and his daughter, Peyton, 3, dropped off food at the firehouse on Boylston Street.

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Needham firefighter Tommy O'Brien and his daughter, Peyton, 3, dropped off food at the firehouse on Boylston Street.

Flowers and notes were left outside the fire station.

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Flowers and notes were left outside the fire station.

Members of the US Coast Guard had a moment of silence after dropping off a flag.

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Members of the US Coast Guard had a moment of silence after dropping off a flag.

Visitors and media lined up outside fire station on Boylston Street.

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Visitors and media lined up outside fire station on Boylston Street.

A fire department official said authorities had no theory yet on the cause of the inferno that killed two firefighters.

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A fire department official said authorities had no theory yet on the cause of the inferno that killed two firefighters.

Firefighters placed black bunting on the front of the Boylston Street station.

Firefighters placed black bunting on the front of the Boylston Street station.

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Edward Walsh and Michael Kennedy ran into a burning building to save lives, knowing they could lose their own. Because they were firefighters, Boston firefighters.

Wind played a role in Back Bay fire, officials believe

“Almost all of us believe it was wind-related,’’ a Fire Department spokesman said of Wednesday’s nine-alarm blaze that killed two firefighters.

Many have questioned the propriety of Jerry Remy remaining in the broadcast booth, but he and NESN say he is staying.

SPORTS MEDIA

No reason to oust Jerry Remy

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Tuukka Rask was congratulated by Matt Bartkowski at the end of Thursday’s shutout game.

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Bruins blank Blackhawks

The Bruins beat the Blackhawks in their first Boston meeting since last season’s Stanley Cup Final.

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Lawmakers gave vague answers as to why they declined to endorse the report, or, in some cases, even read it.

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//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/03/25/BostonGlobe.com/Lifestyle/Images/scout_35mm_1.jpg Think you know Boston music?

In honor of “Musical Boston: The Fife is Right,” where experts challenge their music knowledge, test your chops.

Opinion

Opinion

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Politics

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.

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Lawyers hired by the Christie administration defended the integrity of their internal review amid separate federal and legislative investigations.

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Television REview

From left: Connor Buckley, Christopher Meloni, and Rachael Harris in the new Fox comedy “Surviving Jack.”

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Christopher Meloni wears the part of Jack Dunlevy on the new Fox sitcom like a suit perfectly tailored to his imposing frame.