Victim from fatal Roxbury fire identified

BOSTON — The victim of a fatal fire in Roxbury last week has been identified.

The incident occurred on Friday afternoon on February 27 when firefighters were dispatched to a three-story residence on Ellingwood Street.

The fire was bumped up to a two-alarm, prompting mutual aid to respond. The fire spread to all three floors but was knocked out

Unfortunately, a deceased person was found inside the building following the fire, Suffolk County D.A. and Boston Fire Department confirmed.

The victim was identified as 36-year-old Jose Daniel Nava Sanchez. He was a resident of the address, according to the Suffolk County D.A.

The case is under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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