Event Brief
Massachusetts Man Sets Home on Fire with Blowtorch
Filed: Feb 02, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
Summary: A homeowner accidentally ignited a fire while using a blowtorch to melt ice on his roof during winter.
WHO: Massachusetts homeowner
WHAT: set home on fire using a blowtorch
WHEN: Feb 02, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
WHERE: Massachusetts
WHY: to melt ice built up on the roof
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