However, heat from the fire caused damage to buildings on both sides of the garage. According to Fitchburg Fire Chief Dante Suarez, the fire is believed to be suspicious and is being investigated.

HE IS BEING HELD ON BAIL TONIGHT. THIS IS NEW ON FIVE TONIGHT. A FORMER POLICE OFFICER REMEMBERED AFTER A DEADLY HOUSE FIRE ONE WEEK AGO TONIGHT. RICHARD SERINO, AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS RICHIE ...