Authorities seek public's help in solving arson case

By Sarah Gantz, Globe Correspondent

Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding whoever was responsible for an arson fire that ravaged a Hanson home Tuesday night.

The two-story home, which was completely destroyed in the fire, was a part-time residence and was unoccupied at the time, said Hanson Fire Chief Jerome Thompson.

The fire on Maquan Street left one firefighter with a minor ankle injury, the chief said.

Anyone with information regarding the fire is encouraged to call the confidential arson hotline, 1-800-682-9229, or to contact Hanson Police Detective Steven Gorman, the state fire marshal's office said in a statement.

“We hope that someone in the community has information that can help investigators and will come forward,” Thompson said.

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