01-03-2025
Crews battle fire at former Frank M. Silvia School in Fall River: What we know
FALL RIVER — A fire broke out at the former Frank M. Silvia School and public school administration complex on Hartwell Street on Saturday.
Flames could be seen coming from the structure at 138 Hartwell St., reported by Herald News Senior Digital Producer Dan Medeiros, who was on the scene.
The extent of the fire, the damage, and what might have caused it were unknown as of this writing, with crews working the area.
In Jan. 2024, Fall River regained ownership of the decaying building, which had been vacant since 2003. It was built in 1902.
The property is listed on Fall River's List of Significant Structures and the Massachusetts Historical Commission database.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Crews battle fire at former Frank M. Silvia School in Fall River
