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.