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It happened in Hampden County around 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 9 at a home in Agawam.
Agawam firefighters responded to the area of Squire Lane following a 911 call, said Agawam Fire Chief Alan Sirois.
On arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames on all sides of the two-story structure, and a second alarm was ordered a short time later, Sirois said.
Sections of the roof collapsed over the main house, as well as the attached garage during the fire, officials said.
The fire was extinguished with the assistance of mutual aid companies from the Springfield, West Springfield, and Westfield fire departments, he added.
The victim’s name is not being released pending formal identification by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
“On behalf of the Agawam Fire Department, I want to express my heartfelt condolences to the victim’s loved ones after this morning’s tragedy,” said Sirois. “This was a terrible loss for the family and the community.”
The origin and cause of the fire are still under investigation, State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey said.
State police assigned to the State Fire Marshall’s office are conducting the investigation along with the Agawam detective bureau and Agawam Fire Department.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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