LYNN — A man who suffered injuries in a fire at his Lewis Street apartment on Saturday has passed away.
According to a joint statement form Lynn’s Fire Chief Daniel Sullivan, Police Chief Christopher Reddy, and State Fire Marshal Jon Davine, the Lynn Fire Department responded to 104-106 Lewis Street at around 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
When fire crews arrived on scene, they heard smoke alarms and saw smoke coming from the front right of the third floor of the building, which is a three-story, six family dwelling. Firefighters also located an occupant of the apartment, a man in his 40s, who was unresponsive, and removed him from the building.
“Our hearts go out to the victim’s family and loved ones,” said Chief Sullivan. “On behalf of the Lynn Fire Department, I want to extend our heartfelt condolences for their loss.”
The victim was transported to Salem Hospital. He was later transferred to Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, where he passed away Sunday afternoon.
“As sad as this incident is, working smoke alarms alerted other residents to the danger and may have prevented an even greater tragedy,” Chief Sullivan said. “Several residents are displaced due to smoke and water damage, but no other injuries were reported.”
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Lynn Fire Department, Lynn Police Department, State Police Fire Investigators assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office, and State Police assigned to the Essex County District Attorney’s office.
