Somerville police are seeking help to identify a person connected to an Aug. 20 fire that caused a vacant, under-construction house at 75 Thurston St. to collapse. Neighbors are asked to review security camera footage for any pedestrians in the neighborhood on Aug. 20 between 8:30 and 11:30 p.m. Multiple nearby communities assisted Somerville firefighters in extinguishing the blaze. At least two neighboring buildings sustained damage and several residents were displaced, according to Somerville Fire Chief Charles Breen. Police say community assistance and anonymous tips are welcome and request contact with Detective Alan Monaco at the provided number.
Somerville police are searching for a person they say is connected to an Aug. 20 fire that caused a vacant house to collapse and damaged nearby buildings. Police are requesting neighbors to check if their security cameras captured any pedestrians walking through the neighborhood Aug. 20 from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. "Community assistance is critical to the investigation, and tips can be shared anonymously," police said on X.
The fire occurred just before midnight at 75 Thurston St., a house that was under construction and vacant. Multiple nearby communities sent firefighters to assist in extinguishing the blaze. Somerville Fire Chief Charles Breen told Boston 25 News that at least two neighboring buildings were damaged and several residents were displaced. Somerville police are requesting anyone with information or camera footage to contact Detective Alan Monaco at 617-625-1600 ext. 7226.
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