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One Dead in Middleborough Condo Fire as Multi-Agency Probe Begins

A joint team is examining the fire's origin and cause.

Overview

  • The blaze broke out shortly before 10 a.m. Sunday at a condominium complex on Ashley Lane, with officials citing 172 Ashley Lane in a later update.
  • One person was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
  • Three people, including a firefighter, were hospitalized, according to the fire chief, though earlier reports from officials said two people had less serious injuries.
  • Investigators from Middleborough fire and police, the State Fire Marshal’s Office with state police, and the Plymouth District Attorney’s Office are leading the inquiry.
  • Photos and on-scene reports showed heavy damage, with firefighters encountering flames on the first and second floors at the front and rear of the building.