Earlier today, a significant fire broke out in an abandoned building on Robinson Drive in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, prompting a response from multiple firefighting organizations . Video footage revealed dedicated efforts by the crews, using ladder trucks to battle the escalating flames. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined and updates have not been received at this time according to WHDH news report.
Evolving to a four-alarm fire, the blaze originated in a large, mill-style building on Robinson Avenue. As reported by WPRI, firefighters arrived at around 1 a.m. and found flames spreading on the building's second floor. Despite the size and complexities of the fire amid an abandoned building, they managed to extinguish the flames promptly.
North Attleboro Fire Chief Chris Coleman, had expressed concerns about the abandoned and dilapidated structure. He noted, "It's old, abandoned. You can see in multiple sections, the building is sagging. That's why the fences are up, but this building has been on our radar for multiple years" as reported on WPRI.
