Hawes Brook Declared Unsafe by Health Department

Norwood, MA - Due to the recent fire on Davis Avenue, the Norwood Health Department is advising residents to stay out of Hawes Brook.

Wednesday night, a three-alarm blaze was reported at the end of Davis Avenue and Endicott Street. The building was a vacant soap factory that has been closed for 15 years.

An update will be given as water sample data becomes available.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Image Credit: Norwood Board of Health