Elderly Woman Believed Dead In Ashburnham Fire

ASHBURNHAM (CBS) -- An elderly woman is believed to be dead after a fire at a home in Ashburnham on Friday, officials said.

Firefighters battled the afternoon blaze at a one-family home on Wilker Road, a spokeswoman for the state fire marshal said. They were unable to rescue an elderly woman, she said.

An adult woman and two children were transported to a hospital with injuries, and the children's injuries were described by officials as minor.

The fire is being investigated by local and state authorities.

MORE LOCAL NEWS FROM CBS BOSTON

Read more
f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.