Brockton arsons destroy historic fairground building, damage 3 other locations overnight
The "State House" building on the Brockton Fairgrounds was reduced to rubble.
Authorities are investigating four arson fires set in Brockton early Wednesday morning, including one that destroyed a historic building on the Brockton Fairgrounds.
A 5-alarm fire destroyed the “State House” on the fairgrounds a few minutes before 1 a.m. The building was built in 1932 but has been long-vacant, according to The Enterprise.
Shortly after, three brush fires were reported at the Junior/Senior High School and D.W. Fields Park. Evidence of a fourth fire was discovered at Marciano Stadium later in the morning — an item was burned on the football field and damaged the turf.
Brockton Police also responded to a burglary at the Sears in the Westgate Mall at 1:15 a.m. Authorities say the fires and the burglary are connected, and they believe the incidents have the same perpetrators.
Brockton fire is operating at a fourth alarm at the Brockton fairgrounds 500 Belmont St. the old State House on the Fairgrounds property is burning. pic.twitter.com/x3kpJ96fzN
— Brockton Fire (@Brockton_Fire) March 17, 2021
The fires are being investigated by the Brockton Fire and Police departments, as well as State Police.
Investigators are asking anyone with information to call the Arson Hotline at 1-800-682-9229, the Brockton Police Department at 508-941-0200, or the Brockton Fire Department at 508 583-2933. The Arson Hotline offers up to $5,000 for information that helps solve arson crimes.
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