9/26 Fire Under Investigation: Does Not Appear Suspicious

State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan, Somerville Fire Chief
Kevin W. Kelleher and Somerville Police Chief Thomas Pasquarello said last
night’s fire, on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 27 Dickinson Street remains under investigation on Friday but it does not appear suspicious in nature. At this stage, the investigative
team is focusing on several possible accidental causes.

The fire is being jointly investigated by members of the
Somerville Fire and Police Departments and state police assigned to the Office
of the State Fire Marshal.

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