New Regulations Help, But Abandoned Mill Buildings Remain Serious Fire Threats

Last week's devastating fire that destroyed the Greenhalgh Mills complex in Pawtucket, R.I., caused $3 million in damage, burned 16 homes and served as another reminder to fire officials and landlords about the dangers of abandoned mill buildings
Nov. 23, 2003
Last week's devastating fire that destroyed the Greenhalgh Mills complex in Pawtucket, R.I., caused $3 million in damage, burned 16 homes and served as another reminder to fire officials and landlords about the dangers of abandoned mill buildings
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