Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Two Killed in Morning Fire, Explosion Identified

The cause of the fire and explosion are under investigation.

Two people have died in a gas explosion at a condominium complex Saturday morning in Franklin, Mass.

The Norfolk District Attorney’s office has confirmed that two bodies were recovered from the incident. They were identified as Nancy and Richard Brown, both age 66. The two lived in the complex.

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Fire crews confirm the incident occurred at a new building at the Villages at Oak Hill on Innsbruck Way. Chief Gary B. McCarraher said Franklin Fire Department responded early Saturday morning to a reported explosion and fire at a condominium complex in town.

Calls came in at 6:48 a.m. for 58 Tuscany Drive, known as The Villages at Oak Hill. Franklin Engine 2 reported heavy fire showing upon arrival.

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The fire was contained by 8:15 a.m. and investigators will be on scene for an extended period of time Saturday.

The fire is under investigation by the Franklin Fire Department, the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal, and the Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office.

There is no word at this time on an origin or cause.

Mutual aid was provided by the Bellingham, Norfolk, Wrentham, and Plainville Fire Departments.

Photo Credit: Franklin Fire

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