Former site of Winter Hill Community Innovation School unoccupied at time of incident

Community members encouraged to share any information

On Monday, May 12, at approximately 8:50 p.m., the Somerville Fire Department and Somerville Police Department responded to a reported fire at the former for the Winter Hill Community Innovation School (WHCIS) on Sycamore Street. The building is currently unused. 

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke throughout the building and located three separate fires inside the school. The fires were quickly extinguished. No injuries have been reported. The extent of the damage to the building remains under assessment.

The incident is currently under investigation by the Somerville Fire Department, Somerville Police Department, and the Massachusetts State Police Fire Marshal’s Office.

Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Somerville Police Department at 617-625-1600 ext. 7226. Community assistance is critical to the investigation, and tips can be shared anonymously.