Crime & Safety
Springfield Arson And Bomb Squad Investigating Suspicious Fire
The fire appeared to have been deliberately set, according to reports.
SPRINGFIELD, MA — Firefighters battled a blaze at a vacant building on Springfield's South End Monday morning
"There are no reported injuries (and the) structure was under renovation and unoccupied," the Springfield Fire Department posted to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
Recall is in 22 Achshnet Ave. 3 alarm fire. There are no reported injuries structure was under renovation and unoccupied. Springfield Arson And Bomb Squad is investigating. pic.twitter.com/hdX6uaLHfr
— SPRINGFIELD FIRE (@SFD_HQ) January 2, 2026
The blaze at 22 Achshnet Ave. was a three-alarm fire, according to the department.
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The Springfield Arson and Bomb Squad is investigating is investigating the fire, according to the post.
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