An Attleboro man has been arrested, accused of intentionally starting several brush fires across the city.

According to Attleboro police, officers responded to a series of suspicious brush fires on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

• The Attleboro Fire Department responded to the following locations:

• at the Attleboro Elks Lodge, 887 South Main Street.

• Manchester Reservoir, on Beagle Club Road

• Attleboro Wastewater Department at 27 Pond Street North

• Attleboro Animal Shelter at 102 Pond Street North

Fire officials determined that these brush fires were suspicious and started intentionally.

Police used surveillance video to arrest Gerard Genest, 72, of South Attleboro.

He was detained following a traffic stop on Saturday, November 16.

At the time of his arrest, Genest was under investigation by Attleboro Police Detectives for additional fires, including the fire at the LaSalette Temple on Park St.

Genest is scheduled to appear in Attleboro District Court on Monday.

The investigation into the fires continues.

This is an evolving story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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