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.
Man intentionally set series of Massachusetts brush fires, police say
A 72-year-old was arrested after police say he intentionally set several brush fires in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
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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Multiple brush fires burn across Massachusetts, bans put in place: See map of blazes
Officials placed bans on Massachusetts as it faced over 100 brush fires in the last week and an enhanced brushfire risk. Over 120 brush fires have burned around 450 acres in the state in the ...
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Where brush fires are burning in Massachusetts
BOSTON – Dry conditions have persisted and with no rain in the immediate forecast, several Massachusetts communities are dealing with significant brush fires. According to the Department of Fire ...
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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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Brush fires continue to burn across Massachusetts: What preventative measures can be taken
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Despite the efforts of firefighters and the state remaining under a red flag warning, brush ...
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Man charged with setting a series of brush fires in bone-dry Massachusetts
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