Press Release  Man Succumbs to Injuries from Agawam Fire

AGAWAM — A man injured in a Saturday morning fire has succumbed to his injuries, said Agawam Fire Chief Alan Sirois, Agawam Police Chief Eric Gillis, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Hampden County District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni.

“This is a terrible tragedy for the family and a loss for our community,” said Chief Sirois. “On behalf of the Agawam Fire Department, I want to express our heartfelt condolences and support.”

The fire was reported shortly after 6:00 on Saturday morning and consumed a detached shed in the area of 901 Main St. On arrival, firefighters observed the shed to be fully involved. One person, an older adult male, suffered severe injuries; he was transported to a hospital where he passed away yesterday. A second adult was less seriously injured.

The Agawam Fire Department, Agawam Police Department, and State Police assigned to the offices of the State Fire Marshal and Hampden District Attorney determined that the fire began inside the shed, where power equipment, gasoline, and other items were stored. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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