ROCKLAND, Mass. — At approximately 3:30 AM, Monday, Rockland Firefighters were notified by the Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center of a possible fire in the area of 121 Centre Ave.
Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire issuing from the second floor of the house. The Officer in Charge (OIC) immediately struck a second alarm, followed shortly by a third alarm as conditions in the building escalated. Multiple mutual aid companies responded to the scene and provided station coverage for Rockland.
During subsequent search operations, firefighters tragically located one deceased victim inside the home. No other injuries or victims were reported.
The incident is currently under investigation by the Rockland Fire Department, Rockland Police Department, Massachusetts State Police, and the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services
No further information is available at this time. All official inquiries should be directed to the Fire Chief. The department extends its gratitude to all mutual aid companies that assisted during the operation.
