(CNN) Three Massachusetts cities are nearing a critical first step of recovery -- ensuring homes are safe and have power -- after a deadly series of fires and explosions last week, Gov. Utility workers accessed 8,600 meters, turned them off and cleared each home of gas in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover as of 6:30 a.m. Sunday, the governor said. All homes should have power restored by later in the morning, he said. "We still have a very long way to go, but we're very happy that people can return to their homes this morning," Baker said. JUST WATCHED See aerial shots of the gas explosion fires Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH See aerial shots of the gas explosion fires 02:09At least one person, a teen, was killed and several more were injured when more than 60 suspected gas fires broke out in the three towns north of Boston.

Source: CNN September 16, 2018 13:41 UTC