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Cause Of 4-Alarm Fire At Vacant Western Massachusetts Mill Revealed Cause Of 4-Alarm Fire At Vacant Western Massachusetts Mill Revealed
Cause Of 4-Alarm Fire At Vacant Western Massachusetts Mill Revealed Fire officials said a 4-alarm fire that broke out at a vacant mill in western Massachusetts earlier this week started accidentally. The fire, which spread to two buildings on Woronoco Road on Tuesday, July 26, sparked while the building's owner was using an oxygen-acetylene torch close to the outside of the structure, the Department of Fire Services said.  “I want to remind our residents and businesses that cutting, welding, and other hot work require a permit in advance through the local fire department," said Russell Fire Chief Edward J. Renauld. "Taking that simple step would have ensur…

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