Former Marlborough Fire Chief Charged With Arson

MARLBOROUGH, MA — A former Marlborough fire chief was charged with arson in connection with a 42-acre brush fire in Old Orchard Beach, ME, where he is now the fire chief.

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Ricky Plummer, 59, was arrested early Saturday morning at his mother-in-law's house in Scarborough, reports ABC WMTV-8 News.

Plummer was placed on administrative leave until further notice, said Town Manager Larry Mead in a statement. The fire occurred on April 15 at Jones Creek Marsh, and required the work of 100 firefighters to combat it. The area had been under a red flag warning that day due to high winds and dry air.

Orchard Beach's fire chief since the fall of 2014, Plummer also worked in North Yarmouth, Standish and Gray, ME; City of Cocoa; and Portsmouth, NH. Plummer served for 17 months as Marlborough's fire chief, resigning abruptly in October, 2011, reports MetroWest Daily News.

Read the full report on ABC WMTV-8 News.