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7-Alarm Fire in Southbridge That Displaced 12 Intentionally Set: State Officials 7-Alarm Fire in Southbridge That Displaced 12 Intentionally Set: State Officials
7-Alarm Fire in Southbridge 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