Police in Massachusetts arrest man on charge of intentionally setting brush fires
Police in a Massachusetts city say a man was arrested on suspicion of intentionally setting brush fires during a time of dry conditions that have led to blazes throughout the Northeast
Massachusetts Man Arrested in Connection to Setting a Series of Brush Fires
These Red Flag Warnings for fire have been given for all of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, as well as parts of Vermont and New Hampshire. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Red Flag Warnings are given when there is either a currently ongoing wildfire or fire conditions are expected to occur in the next 24 hours.
72-Year-Old Attleboro Man Charged with Arson Amid Series of Brush Fires
A 72-year-old Attleboro man is charged with arson for allegedly setting multiple brush fires in the town, with his arrest coming after an investigation that included surveillance footage.
As Massachusetts brush fires rage, suspect arrested for allegedly setting outdoor fire
The arrest came after officials placed fire bans across the state after it saw more than 100 brush fires over a week span that began in late October.
Man charged for allegedly starting brush fires in Attleboro
ATTLEBORO, Mass. ( WPRI) — Attleboro police have arrested a 72-year-old man accused of intentionally setting brush fires last week. Gerard Genest allegedly started several fires last Tuesday — one on South Main Street, one on Beagle Club Road, and two on Pond Street. Police say collecting video surveillance footage helped make the arrest.
Crews from Maine, N.H. help Massachusetts firefighters battle brush fires across state
Crews from as far away as Maine are making the journey down to Massachusetts to help the state battle large brush fires.
Man intentionally set series of Massachusetts brush fires, police say
A 72-year-old man was arrested after police say he intentionally set several brush fires in Attleboro, ...
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Large 120 acre brush fire burning in Boxford State Forest. Watch aerial video
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Tracking wet and possibly wintry weather in Massachusetts this week
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Firefighters warned of burning tree danger from Massachusetts fires: "Daily reports of near misses"
Firefighters in Massachusetts are being warned about the danger of falling trees as they continue to battle brush fires​ in ...
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Massachusetts firefighters continue to battle stubborn brush fires across state
(AP Photo/Steven Senne, File) BOSTON (AP) — Firefighters in Massachusetts are continuing to battle stubborn brush fires ...
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Man charged with setting a series of brush fires in bone-dry Massachusetts
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High winds making house fires difficult to extinguish in Massachusetts
Fire crews in Massachusetts are not just dealing with brush fires in these dry and windy conditions, but two house fires had ...
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Heightened risk of brush fires in CT continues Saturday as red flag warning lasts into evening
Connecticut remained on high alert for brush fires Saturday with a red flag warning in effect across the state until at ...