Overview
- State and local investigators have classified Feb. 14, 15 and 18 residential fires in Fitchburg as arson.
- The Feb. 18 blaze at 164 Myrtle Ave. displaced seven people; one resident was rescued and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
- Two earlier fires at an apartment building with entrances at 43 Blossom St. and 40 Day St. were quickly contained and did not displace residents.
- Authorities have not determined whether the apartment fires are connected to the Myrtle Avenue incident, though the proximity is under review.
- Tips can be shared with the Arson Watch Reward Program, which offers up to $5,000 for information, and the State Fire Marshal’s Office is examining the Myrtle Avenue fire’s cause and origin.