LEOMINSTER, Mass. — A man has died after an overnight fire in Leominster.
According to a Leominster Fire Deputy, crews responded to a condo building on North Meadow Pond Dr around 2 a.m.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a fire in the living room of one unit and a badly injured older adult.
Firefighters removed a man in his late 60s with limited mobility. and transported him to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
According to Leominster fire, a dog and two cats were also killed.
“On behalf of the Leominster Fire Department, I want to extend our heartfelt condolences to this man’s family and loved ones,” said Chief Sideleau. “This is a very sad event for them and our community.”
Investigators found evidence of smoking materials and home oxygen equipment in the home.
“This is the second fatal fire in less than a week where investigators found home oxygen equipment,” said State Fire Marshal Davine. “There’s no truly safe way to smoke, but smoking around medical oxygen is especially dangerous. Oxygen will allow any fire to spread faster and burn hotter. If you or a loved one use home oxygen, please don’t smoke.”
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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