Crime & Safety

Brockton Fire Responds To 'Suspicious' Sprague Street Blaze

The fire started outside at approximately 5 a.m. Saturday and spread to the house.

BROCKTON, MA — Brockton firefighters responded to a fire at 6 Sprague Street early Saturday morning, said the department in a Twitter post.

The fire started outside at approximately 5 a.m. and extended to the house, said fire officials. Residents attempted to extinguish the fire and firefighters finished the job.

Investigators are currently considering the fire to be suspicious. anyone with information is asked to contact the arson watch hotline at 1-800-682-9229 for a reward of up to $5,000.

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