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Boy and Elderly Man Die in North Haven House Fire as Four Others Escape

Officials have opened a multi-agency investigation into the cause.

Overview

  • First responders were called to a George Street home around 12:30 a.m., police said.
  • Officers found an elderly male deceased inside the residence on arrival.
  • Firefighters rescued an 8-year-old boy from a window, and he was taken to a hospital where he died, according to officials.
  • Four other occupants—two adults and two children—were able to get out before firefighters arrived.
  • Authorities said the victims were related, and neighbors attempted to help before emergency crews reached the scene.