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Cause Of 4-Alarm Fire At Vacant Russell Mill Revealed Cause Of 4-Alarm Fire At Vacant Russell Mill Revealed
Cause Of 4-Alarm Fire At Vacant Russell 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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by David Cifarelli
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Multiple Crews Battle 4-Alarm Fire In Russell (UPDATE) Multiple Crews Battle 4-Alarm Fire In Russell (UPDATE)
Multiple Crews Battle 4-Alarm Fire In Russell (Update) Multiple crews were on the scene of a 4-alarm fire that spread to two buildings in western Massachusetts, the West Springfield Fire Department said on Twitter.  WSFD is currently sending E2 mutual aide to the town of Russell for a 3 alarm fire. pic.twitter.com/eCe74mKoCf — W. Spfld Fire Dept. (@WSFD01089) July 26, 2022 The fire broke out at a building on Woronoco Road around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, Russell Police said on Facebook.  This happened at the Strathmore Mills, which have been vacant for years, Western Mass News reports. A witness told the outlet that the fire appeared to …

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by David Cifarelli
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Reward Offered For Info Leading To Cause of Raging Russell Paper Mill Fire Reward Offered For Info Leading To Cause of Raging Russell Paper Mill Fire
Reward Offered For Info Leading To Cause of Raging Russell Paper Mill Fire A $5,000 reward is being offered to anyone who can provide information that helps lead to who set the Strathmore Paper Mill fire in June. State and local police and fire officials have been investigating the cause of the blaze since it erupted like a volcano, Friday, June 19, at 34 Valley View Ave. The fire tore through the empty, sprawling mill complex, requiring the work of 120 emergency personnel to extinguish. A month later, the mill still smells like smoke. The Arson Watch Reward Program is offering $5,000 to anyone who can provide information that will lead to the cause of the myster…

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by Kristin Palpini