SAUGUS, Mass. — Investigators said the cause of a fire in Saugus over the weekend that claimed two lives was electrical, and no smoke or carbon monoxide detectors were found inside the home.
The fire was reported on Richard Street early Saturday morning.
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Investigators said the fire began in an interior attached porch at the front of the building, where numerous electrical and extension cords were observed in the debris.
All other sources of ignition, including foul play, have been ruled out, investigators said.
“Electrical fires are the second leading cause of fire deaths in Massachusetts,” State Fire Marshal Ostroskey said in a statement. “It’s critically important not to overload outlets with multiple appliances, or to use power strips or extension cords to power devices like air conditioners or space heaters.”
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