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Arson Watch Reward Program
Waltham, MA
Police & Fire
Arson Suspected After 4 Fires At Same Abandoned Waltham 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…
Southbridge, MA
News
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…
Cambridge, MA
Police & Fire
$5,000 Bounty To Find Arsonist Who Torched ATV In Newton
Police and fire investigators are asking for the public's help to determine who set an ATV on fire earlier this month, and they're offering a reward for any information leading to an arrest. Newton firefighters received multiple 911 calls for a fire at 85 Dudley Road around 5:30 p.m. on June 1. When they arrived, flames had consumed a Polaris 900 ATV, which retail for about $3,000. Arson investigators spoke with witnesses and examined the evidence and have determined the fire was more likely intentionally set. They're asking anyone in the area at the time of the blaze to c…
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
Chelsea Building Fire Rule Suspicious; Reward Offered For Info
Fire officials are offering a $5,000 reward for information as they investigate who sparked a three-alarm blaze in Suffolk County. The fire happened at 43-45 Blossom St. in Chelsea on the evening of Nov. 8. “This fire had a very real chance of spreading to other buildings in a densely built residential neighborhood,” said Chelsea Fire Chief Leonard Albanese. The Chelsea Fire Department responded to heavy fire on the upper floors of the vacant building. The fire spread through the roof of the structure, but firefighters were able to contain it. No injuries were reported. The…
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
Revere Fire That Trapped 2 Intentionally Set: Investigators
Fire investigators are asking for the public's help to track down an arsonist in Revere. Firefighters were called to a two-alarm fire at a multi-unit apartment in Revere on Park Avenue on Sunday evening just before 6 p.m., the State Fire Marshal's Office said. Crews rescued two people who were trapped behind the flames. Both were treated for minor injuries, authorities said. Fire firefighters say the blaze was intentionally set. “Two occupants of this building had to be rescued by firefighters,” said Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright. “This incident could have …
Cambridge, MA
Police & Fire
Potentially 'Devastating' Fire In Groton Ruled Suspicious: Fire Marshal
Fire investigators say a blaze at a large, abandoned building in Middlesex County may have been intentionally set. The blaze at the 500 Main St. building in Groton started just before 2 p.m. in a utility room on Monday, Oct. 9, the State Fire Marshal said. The facility, which used to house the Deluxe Corporation, has been the target of vandalism in the past. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the flames, and no injuries were reported. Though fire crews admit, they got lucky. The outcome could have been much different and potentially deadlier if they hadn't reached the …
Lynn, MA
Police & Fire
Arson: At Least 8 Fires That Destroyed 400 Acres In Lynn Were Intentionally Set
At least eight recent fires that destroyed over 400 acres of land in Lynn Woods were intentionally set, the state fire marshal announced on Wednesday, May 17. Investigators from the Lynn Fire Department and the State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit said fires on Friday, Saturday, and Wednesday were the result of arson. “Fires like these put people, property, and wildlife at risk,” said Department of Conservation & Recreation Chief Fire Warden David Celino. “We’re experiencing Red Flag conditions across Massachusetts right now, with high winds, low humidit…
Cambridge, MA
Police & Fire
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…
Springfield, MA
Police & Fire
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…
Springfield, MA
Police & 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…
