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Investigators ID Causes Of Fatal Fires In Newton, Lowell; Victims ID'd Investigators ID Causes Of Fatal Fires In Newton, Lowell; Victims ID'd
Investigators ID Causes Of Fatal Fires In Newton, Lowell; Victims ID'd Fire investigators believe they've identified the culprit behind two fatal fires in Newton and Lowell earlier this month — smoking materials.  The first fire was reported on Farmland Road in Lowell on March 16. Investigators say the blaze began in the back left corner of the second floor near a bed.  Charles Bearden, 56, died in the blaze, and an unidentified person was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.    Lowell Fire Chief Phillip A.J. Charron said anyone who smokes should take precautions.  I again want to express our sorrow…

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