Woman Killed In Berlin House Explosion Identified

BERLIN, MA — A woman died and a second woman was injured in a house explosion early Friday morning in Berlin.

The explosion happened around 3:30 a.m. along Pleasant Street near the Brewer Brook natural area.

The woman who reportedly survived the explosion was pulled from the home by neighbors, according to reports.

The victim was identified Friday afternoon as Judy Christensen, 79. Her daughter, who was not named, was the person pulled from the site.

Berlin fire officials did not immediately announce a possible cause of the explosion. The incident drew a response from 10 nearby cities and towns.