The blaze began around 5:45 p.m. at 25 Birch St. and was exacerbated by high winds and propane tanks, the Millis Fire Department said in a Facebook post. The fire escalated to three alarms and spread to two smaller structures on the property, as well as an estimated three to four acres of wood, fire officials said.
a much-needed facility in the city. At the moment, we have a handful of domestic violence refuge beds in the city. I understand that we have six beds in Cuanlee [refuge] and maybe a handful more across the city. Otherwise, women and children are being sent to homeless services, which is completely inappropriate. This facility will meet their needs and it will provide vital services for women and children going through probably one of the hardest things any one of us could ever go through,
