Abandoned Paper Mill Burns in Massachusetts

Second fire at the site since massive blaze in June.
Second fire at the site since massive blaze in June.
Nearby homes evacuated as a precaution.
Flames traced to a burning ceiling beam in the basement.
Sprinkler system extinguished flames before firefighters arrived.
Firefighters use two pumpers to relay water nearly 2,300 feet.
High winds and lack of water hindered firefighters responding to the blaze
An extension into the roof line required an extensive overhaul.
One of six explosions blew a 5-by-8-foot hole in the building roof.
Many of the risk management requirements were repealed by the Trump administration in 2019.
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