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Arson Suspected After 4 Fires At Same Abandoned Mass Campus: ‘We’re Deeply Concerned' Arson Suspected After 4 Fires At Same Abandoned Mass Campus: ‘We’re Deeply Concerned'
Arson Suspected After 4 Fires At Same Abandoned Mass Campus: ‘We’re Deeply Concerned' Two more fires have torn through the long-abandoned Fernald School campus in Waltham, and officials believe they may be connected to a troubling pattern of arson dating back to last year. Waltham Fire Chief Andrew Mullin, Police Chief Kevin O’Connell, and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine confirmed that the recent fires, which happened in April, are now under investigation. They say the blazes appear to have been set on purpose and are likely linked to two others that happened in January and December. “There have been four fires in that area since December,” said Chief O’Connell. “These inci…

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by Josh Lanier
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7-Alarm Fire in Central Mass. That Displaced 12 Intentionally Set: State Officials 7-Alarm Fire in Central Mass. That Displaced 12 Intentionally Set: State Officials
7-Alarm Fire in Central Mass. That Displaced 12 Intentionally Set: State Officials A devastating seven-alarm fire that tore through two buildings on Union Street in Southbridge last month was intentionally set, state fire officials said. Twelve people were left homeless in the blaze, and investigators are now asking the public for help in finding who’s responsible. The fire broke out around 3:25 am at 5-7 Union St. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, and quickly spread to the neighboring building at 9-11 Union St. Firefighters arriving on the scene found heavy flames and immediately called for additional resources, escalating the response to seven alarms. Crews from over a dozen commun…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Basement Fire Breaks Out At Greater Boston Area Church Clergy House: Fire Officials Basement Fire Breaks Out At Greater Boston Area Church Clergy House: Fire Officials
Basement Fire Breaks Out At Greater Boston Area Church Clergy House: Fire Officials Authorities are offering rewards of up to $5,000 for information regarding an early morning fire that occurred at an empty clergy house in Arlington, fire officials said.  Firefighters responded to the area of 22 Appleton Street just before 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, according to a release from State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke conditions inside the rectory located a short distance away from St. Athanasius Church. The fire was coming from the basement and crews extinguished it quickly, the release said.  “There are few fire…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Paper Mill Catches On Fire For Fourth Time In 2020 - Reward Offered For Information Paper Mill Catches On Fire For Fourth Time In 2020 - Reward Offered For Information
Paper Mill Catches On Fire For Fourth Time In 2020 - Reward Offered For Information In six months, the vacant, sprawling Strathmore Paper Mill has been engulfed in flames four times - the most recent being Dec. 10. Fires were set in two of the old mill buildings in June, July, November, and December. The destruction released asbestos that the Department of Environmental Protection cleaned and is holding the property owner liable for costs. Owner Jacob Trudeau purchased the mill in 2019 for $15,000 and hoped to put a marijuana cultivation business there, according to the Berkshire Eagle. The building was not insured, the paper reported. At the time Trudeau said he had much…

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by Kristin Palpini