Authorities investigating suspicious fire at old Plymouth County Hospital
State and local authorities are investigating a suspicious fire at the old Plymouth County Hospital on Thursday.
Hanson firefighters responded to the scene on High Street around noon after receiving a report that smoke was coming from the building, according to a fire department statement. The crew discovered several smoldering fires in the basement, which they were able to extinguish quickly.
The Plymouth County Hospital, which was founded in 1919, closed in 1992.
“At this point in time, we believe the fire was intentionally set,” the department said.
The fire is being jointly investigated by local officials and the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Hanson police or the state’s Arson Hotline at 1-800-682-9229.
If anyone has any information regarding the suspicious fire at PCH please call Arson Hotline at 1-800-682-9229. pic.twitter.com/0qZs6UIKE0
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