Tagged: arson

Officials are investigating a potential arson in Brockton on Friday morning. The Brockton Fire Department says “multiple intentional fires” were set in a vacant house on Clifford Ave. Three people fled once firefighters arrived on scene. Anyone with information is being asked to contact Brockton Fire at 508-583-2933 or the Arson Watch Hotline 1-800-682-9229.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office says the three fires which occurred overnight Wednesday in Brockton were intentionally set. Firefighters responded to the Brockton Fairgrounds shortly before 1 a.m. where a 5-alarm a fire destroyed the “State House” building. A brush fire occurred at the Junior/Senior High School at 271 West St. shortly after that. Then […]