Electrical surge causes Elm St. fire

Published in the August 24, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Yesterday’s storm knocked down trees and wires all over town, and caused a two-alarm fire at an Elm Street home. 

According to Fire Chief Michael Sullivan, when the wires came down onto Elm Street around 5:35 p.m., they energized the ground and apparently caused electricity to be conducted…

 

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