Man Dead After Being Pulled From Burning Business in Medford https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/man-dead-in-fatal-medford-fire/2964460/
Authorities responded to a report of a fire on Mystic Avenue at around 4:20 a.m. and located the fire in a commercial building on 50 Swan St.
Authorities responded to a report of a fire on Mystic Avenue around 4:20 a.m. and located the fire in a commercial building on 50 Swan St.
According to authorities, someone who arrived on scene had knowledge that an employee had been sleeping inside the business.
The man was located in the bathroom and firefighters began lifesaving measures, according to police. The man was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. His name has not yet been released.
At least three other agencies from surrounding cities came to help battle the fire, said Medford police spokesperson Jessica Walsh.
Fire marshals were still on scene Sunday afternoon, Walsh said.
The Chief Medical Examiner’s office will determine the cause of the man’s death, the statement said. His identity was not released pending family notification, Walsh said.
The cause of the fire had not been determined, Walsh said.
Isabela Rocha can be reached at isabela.rocha@globe.com.
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