NBC 10 Boston: "Franklin woman accused of setting her own home on fire"

Via NBC 10 Boston

"A Franklin, Massachusetts, woman is charged with arson, accused of setting her own home on fire late last year.

Melissa Brown, 48, was arrested by the Massachusetts State Police fire investigators and the Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section on Monday, the State Fire Marshal's Office said.

She faces charges of arson of a dwelling for the Nov. 1, 2025, fire at the single-family home at 338 Maple St."

Continue reading the article - https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/franklin-arson-charges/3925317/

The Franklin Fire Dept press release on the incident in Nov 2025

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/11/franklin-fire-dept-press-release-on.html

State Fire Marshall press release on the arrest  https://www.mass.gov/news/resident-charged-with-arson-for-november-house-fire