ROCKLAND — Rockland Police are investigating a fire that was reported April 1 around 4:40 a.m. near the Rockland Fish Pier and the Landings Restaurant parking lot. A float that was being stored on land was found smoldering with heavy damage from the fire, according to a press release from Sgt. Don Finnegan.

Rockland Interim Fire Chief Adam Miceli said that firefighters responded to the pier and quickly extinguished what remained of the fire.

“There was definitely a human element to the fire so the case has been turned over to Rockland Police,” said Miceli.

Finnegan confirmed that Detective Joel Neal is leading the investigation.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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