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Downed Power Lines Spark Fire in Attleboro

Downed power lines sparked a fire in Attleboro Tuesday and disrupted MBTA commuter rail service.

ATTLEBORO, MA — Downed power lines sparked a fire in Attleboro Tuesday and disrupted MBTA commuter rail service.

The fire was reported at about 5 p.m. in the area of 1077 Washington St. No one was hurt.

The fire happened near MBTA commuter rail tracks; delays were reported Tuesday night as fire crews shut down the surrounding area to extinguish the blaze.

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