‘Very unhappy day’: Early morning fireplace in Chelmsford leaves 2 lifeless – Boston Information, Climate, Sports activities

CHELMSFORD, MASS. (WHDH) – Fireplace officers are investigating an early-morning fireplace in Chelmsford on Saturday that left two males lifeless, officers stated.

Crews responding to a reported fireplace on Cell Avenue round 4:40 a.m. discovered smoke and flames on the entrance and rear of the constructing, in accordance with a joint assertion issued by Chelmsford Fireplace Chief Gary Ryan, Chelmsford Police Chief Colin Spence, State Fireplace Marshal Jon M. Davine, and Middlesex County District Legal professional Marian T. Ryan.

Crews eliminated two males, each of their 50s, who have been each pronounced deceased on the scene. The Workplace of the Chief Medical Examiner will decide the trigger and method of their deaths.

“It is a very unhappy day for our group and particularly for the 2 households who misplaced family members,” Ryan stated. “On behalf of the Chelmsford Fireplace Division, I wish to lengthen our heartfelt condolences.”

Firefighters introduced the fireplace beneath management in about half an hour, with no extension to surrounding properties.

The origin and reason behind the fireplace are beneath investigation by the Chelmsford Fireplace Division, Chelmsford Police Division, State Police fireplace investigators assigned to the State Fireplace Marshal’s workplace, and State Police assigned to the Middlesex DA’s workplace. They’re supported by the Division of Fireplace Providers’ Code Compliance & Enforcement Unit. Preliminarily, the fireplace doesn’t seem suspicious.

“Investigators discovered no working smoke alarms on the scene,” State Fireplace Marshal Davine stated. “We are able to’t stress sufficient how essential smoke alarms to surviving a hearth at house — particularly after we’re sleeping. Please take a couple of minutes at this time to make sure you and your family members are protected.”