An 80-year-old man has died after being pulled from a house fire in Revere, Massachusetts, on Monday morning.
The fire was first reported around 5:45 a.m. in the basement of a home on Patriot Parkway. Upon arrival, firefighters saw heavy smoke and occupants informed them that one person -- an 80-year-old man with limited mobility -- was still in the basement.
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Firefighters entered the building, removed the man from the basement, and began providing CPR. The man was taken by ambulance to an area hospital, where he later died.
"On behalf of the Revere Fire Department, I want to express our heartfelt condolences to this man’s family and loved ones,” Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright said in a statement. “This was a tragic event for them and our community.”
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Fire officials said the heat was an obstacle in battling the blaze, but they were able to extinguish the flames with no further injuries.
The fire likely started with smoking materials, state and local fire officials said Tuesday, noting it was the second deadly fire in Massachusetts believed to have started that way in less than a week.
"As we work through this tragic event, I want to urge all our residents to use extra caution and care if they smoke," Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright said in a statement. "Smoking is the leading cause of fatal fires in Massachusetts and nationwide. If you still smoke, please consider quitting – it's the safest, healthiest thing you can do for yourself and your family. And if you must smoke, please don't do it in bed or while you're drowsy or impaired."
