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6 Signs Your Home Is At High Risk Of Starting An Electric Fire 6 Signs Your Home Is At High Risk Of Starting An Electric Fire
6 Signs Your Home Is At High Risk Of Starting An Electric Fire A recent church fire caused by malfunctioning electric work has the Massachusetts Fire Marshal out spreading awareness of the signs a home may be at higher risk of starting an electric fire as well as the signs that an electrical fire is already burning. On Wednesday, Feb. 24, the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office said that the cause of the Corpus Christi Parish Rectory at Holy Rosary Church fire in Lawrence was electrical. The four-alarm blaze broke out a little before 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, at 35 Essex St. The one pastor inside the rectory at the time was able to escape safel…

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by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
Space Heaters May Have Caused Fatal Fire - Victim ID'd Space Heaters May Have Caused Fatal Fire - Victim ID'd
Space Heaters May Have Caused Fatal Fire - Victim ID'd Fire officials have determined the cause of a fatal fire in Blackstone, while the District Attorney has identified the victim. On Tuesday, Feb. 2, fire and law enforcement officials said the cause of the Jan. 30 fire at 16 Auclair St. in Blackstone was electrical. The fire, which engulfed a one-family home converted with an apartment on the side, was fatal for Teagan “Dave” Lafayette, 30, who lived there. Lafayette was an inspector for Tegra Medical in Franklin. He enjoyed fishing and gaming, Lafayette's obituary said. A GoFundMe campaign was started for Lafayette’s family with the goal …

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by Kristin Palpini