Attleboro Fire Injures One, Displaces 24 Amid Suspected Meth Lab Investigation

A fire at a three-story apartment building in Attleboro, Massachusetts, seriously injured one person and displaced 24 residents. The blaze, which started on the first floor, prompted firefighters to evacuate all occupants and rescue two dogs who are expected to survive. Fire officials discovered materials consistent with methamphetamine production in the apartment where the fire originated, leading to an ongoing investigation and the expectation of charges against the injured resident. The American Red Cross has stepped in to assist displaced residents, while the cause of the fire is also being examined for other potential factors such as lithium-ion batteries from an electric scooter. In a separate incident, police in Tauranga conducted an armed raid on a property where a suspected meth lab was found, resulting in drug charges against a local man. Both cases highlight the dangers and legal consequences associated with illicit methamphetamine labs.