In Lowell, a tragic event unfolded Saturday night when a house fire claimed the life of a man and left another adult injured. The incident occurred at a residence located at 114 Farmland Road, drawing immediate response from the Lowell Fire Department shortly before 11 p.m., following several emergency calls.
Upon their arrival, firefighters were met with thick smoke billowing from the rear of the house. They were informed that someone was trapped inside. Without hesitation, the firefighters entered the building, battling through the dense smoke and intense heat to reach the second floor. It was there they found the victim.
The fire was successfully extinguished within 20 minutes, and it was contained to prevent damage to neighboring properties. Unfortunately, the man discovered on the second floor was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has yet to be disclosed.
Lowell Fire Chief Phillip A.J. Charron expressed his deep condolences, stating, “On behalf of the Lowell Fire Department, I want to express our heartfelt condolences to the man’s family and loved ones. This is a sad day for them and our community.”
Another individual managed to escape the fire with injuries that were not life-threatening and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
A preliminary investigation into the fire suggests it started in a bedroom on the second floor’s back left corner. Notably, the house was found to lack working smoke alarms, a critical detail highlighted by officials.
State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine emphasized the importance of having functional smoke alarms, saying, “A fire at home can become deadly in three minutes or less. Please take a moment to be sure you have working smoke alarms on every level of your home. They’re your family’s first line of defense against a fire, especially in the overnight hours when fires are most likely to become deadly.”
The investigation into the fire is ongoing, conducted by the Lowell Fire Department, Lowell Police Department, and State Police. While the exact cause of the fire remains undetermined, authorities do not suspect foul play.
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