Early-Morning Chelmsford Fire Kills Two Men No Smoke Alarms

An early-morning fire in a Chelmsford, Massachusetts home on Mobile Avenue resulted in the deaths of two men in their 50s. The fire was reported just after 4:40 a.m., and firefighters who were nearby arrived quickly to find flames at both the front and rear of the house. Firefighters entered the home to search for occupants and extinguish the fire but found no working smoke alarms inside, which officials emphasized as crucial for survival during a fire. The blaze was brought under control in about 30 minutes, preventing damage to neighboring properties. Authorities, including the Chelmsford Fire and Police departments, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, and the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, are investigating the cause of the fire, which preliminarily does not appear suspicious. The identities of the victims have not been released, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the official cause and manner of death.