Man Charged in Pittsfield Fire That Killed CatStaff Reports ,
10:07PM / Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A 23-year-old man has been charged for an early morning structure fire that killed a family cat.
Around 3:10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, police and firefighters responded to a two-family residence on Fourth Street for a reported structure fire.
Hunter Barrett was arrested and charged with arson later that day.
"All occupants of the building were able to safely exit the building," police wrote around 8:30 p.m.
"Unfortunately, a family cat perished in the blaze."
The street number was not disclosed.
As a result of the ensuing investigation, Barrett was arrested and charged with arson of a dwelling. He is expected to be arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on Wednesday, July 23.
The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the police, Fire Department, and the State Police Fire Investigation Team.
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