Elderly Man Killed In Easton 2-Alarm Fire: FD

EASTON, MA — An 84-year-old Easton man was found dead, following a two-alarm house fire.

Around 8 a.m. Wednesday, firefighters were called to 42 Dean Street and arrived to heavy smoke and flames coming from the basement and first floor of the single-family home. The inside of the house was full of clutter, which according to fire officials made it difficult to get inside the house. After dousing the flames, firefighters found a man's body.

The man was believed to be homeowner David Berman, 84, according to fire officials, but the Medical Examiners’ Office will formally identify the victim and determine the cause of death. The cause of the fire is not known at this time.

"On behalf of the Easton Fire Department, I would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Berman," Fire Chief Kevin Partridge said. "In speaking with his family this afternoon, I have come to learn that Mr. Berman was both an Air Force and Marine veteran and we are thankful for his service."

Firefighters from Mansfield, Norton, West Bridgewater, Raynham and Stoughton assisted with the fire. It took firefighters about two hours to fully extinguish the flames. No one else was inside the home, and no firefighters were hurt. The basement took on serious fire damage and the first floor and basement had smoke and water damage throughout.

Image via Shutterstock