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

"Based on an examination of the scene, witness interviews, and other evidence gathered throughout last night and this morning, they collectively determined that the fire was intentionally set"

See the following statement from @massdfs : https://www.mass.gov/news/fire-in-franklin-church-being-investigated-as-arson 

UPDATE: The ATF this afternoon informed State Police fire investigators that they would match up to $5,000 in Arson Watch Reward Program funds in connection with last night’s fire. That would raise the maximum reward for information to $10,000.

Anyone with information on the incident is urged to call 1-800-682-9229.

the maximum reward for information to $10,000

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The Boston Globe also provides coverage of the fire and arson investigation -> 

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/10/24/metro/franklin-church-fire-arson/