Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Child's Curiosity Burns Down Room

The Cobb Street fire allegedly started after a youngster found matches.

A child playing with matches was the cause of Tuesday's house fire at 53 Cobb St., according to Captain Oscar Elmasian. 

Members were able to quickly extinguish the blaze that ruined a bedroom, said firefighters.


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