On December 15, 1997, at 2305 hrs., companies responded to a fire reported at 194 Arlington Avenue, which was a vacant two and one half story frame house. Engine Company 8 arrived on the scene at 2307 hrs. The fire progressed to a 2nd alarm and was under control at 1709 hrs. The building and it’s contents suffered heavy damage. There were no injuries. The cause of the fire was considered suspicious.

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