MANSFIELD, Mass. — Mansfield emergency crews were called to a home on fire on Stearns Avenue just before 2 a.m. Tuesday.
Crews arrived and found a fire in a second-floor bedroom. Everyone in the home made it out safely.
Firefighters were able to quickly knock down the fire and began investigating.
Officials say they discovered chemicals and related items in the home were being used to manufacture methamphetamine. The state hazmat team was called in for assistance.
Police arrested 48-year-old Robert Triggs, who will be arraigned on possession with intent to manufacture methamphetamine, possession of a Class B narcotic, possession of a Class E narcotic and drug violation near a school.
Hazmat suits back on, as they head back inside. Police tell me they don’t know the chemicals inside. Investigating along with @MansfieldFireMA @MassStatePolice @boston25 pic.twitter.com/cIr6xZXf01
— Evan White (@EvanWhiteIII) November 23, 2021
No additional information has been released. The investigation is ongoing.
@MansfieldMAPD : 911 call at 1:48am house fire 48 Stearns Ave
— Evan White (@EvanWhiteIII) November 23, 2021
2nd floor bedroom fire. All occupants out safely. Chemicals discovered. Hazmat team, MSP brought in. Active investigation. No details on chemicals. Road still blocked. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/ICEjpfh5pK
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