Crime & Safety

Grove Street Fire was Arson, Fire Department asks for Public Help

A fire that was reported Saturday at 14 Grove St. was arson, the Milford Fire Chief said Monday.

the Milford Fire Department announced Monday.

In a press release, Fire Chief John Touhey said the Fire Department is working with the Milford Police and the Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Office of the State Fire Marshal to investigate the blaze.

The fire was reported about 4 a.m. Saturday. Investigators have determined that the fire in the four unit apartment building was intentionally set, Touhey said. 

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"The investigation into this arson fire is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Arson Watch Hotline at 1-800-682-9229 or the Milford Police Department Tip Line at 1-508-473-3800."

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