Arson suspected in string of Westborough fires

NBC Boston reports that the Westborough Fire Department is investigating a series of suspicious fires in the town, with the most recent incident Thursday night at a commercial property on Brigham Street determined to be arson. The article includes a direct statement from Fire Chief Patrick Purcell and confirms that multiple fires have occurred in recent months at similar locations, though no injuries have been reported and all fires occurred at outdoor or unoccupied commercial properties. The reporting appears straightforward with official sourcing from fire and police departments, though no bylined journalist is visible in the metadata and the article lacks specifics such as dates of other fires, number of total incidents under investigation, or details about damage estimates. Independent search results from Community Advocate corroborate the Brigham Street fire as part of a pattern, though the NBC Boston article provides limited additional context beyond the basic facts and an official call for public alertness.