Suspect arrested following series of fires in Holyoke, Mass.

Authorities in Massachusetts say a 43-year-old man is in custody, following a string of suspicious fires in Holyoke.

In its announcement Friday morning, the State Fire Marshal’s Office declined to name the suspect, but said he had been charged with “multiple fire-related charges” and attempted murder, after the city experienced six outdoor fires in two nights.

An investigation was initially launched after three fires were reported early Sunday morning on Race Street. Another three fires would later be reported on Maple Street Tuesday…

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