AVON, Mass. — Two people died on Christmas in a multi-alarm house fire on Freeman Street, according to the Brockton Fire Department.
Latest: Two men die, child injured in multi-alarm house fire in Avon
#BREAKING: Multiple towns providing mutual aid at a fire in a home on Freeman Street in Avon. We have a crew on scene working to gather more information and will bring you live updates throughout our newscasts. #Boston25 pic.twitter.com/eLZQA93Bd8
— Courtney Spinelli (@CourtSpinelliTV) December 26, 2018
The State Fire Marshal's Office confirmed one person was transported to a local hospital with CPR performed as a result of the fire. The Avon Fire chief later confirmed two people died in the fire and a child suffered a minor burn injury to the foot.
Brockton Fire Engine 3 leaving Station coverage, heading to fire scene on Freeman St Avon for the Second Alarm Fire. Ladder 2 responding to the fire scene also.
— Brockton Fire (@Brockton_Fire) December 26, 2018
He said the home was fully involved upon arrival, and there was no word on whether or not the child was inside the home when he was injured.
Confirmed 1 person transported to hospital in critical condition after being removed from the home. Child on a stretcher for possible burn injury, 2 alarm on Freeman st. Almost 10 towns responding. Family on scene visibly upset @boston25 #avon
— Julie Leonardi (@JulieLeonardiTV) December 26, 2018
A Boston 25 News photographer was at the scene as flames engulfed the home, with the front window completely blown out and smoke coming out of the home. Multiple fire crews responded to the scene.
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There was no word on the cause of the fire. The identities of the victims have not yet been released.
This is a developing story, and will be updated as more details are released.
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