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Two Dead In Sheffield, MA Fire

The seal of Sheffield, Massachusetts has a tree surrounded  by the name of the town and the date of its incorporation: June 22nd, 1733

Officials say two people are dead after a fire in Sheffield, Massachusetts Wednesday morning.

According to the Berkshire County District Attorney, neighbors called 911 and reported a fire at 1715 Hewins Street just before 6 a.m.

“After gaining access to the home, first responders discovered the remains of two adults inside," said Andrew McKeever, the DA’s communications director. "The State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, Sheffield Police, and the State Fire Marshal’s Office are leading the investigation. While the fire remains under investigation, preliminary evidence does not indicate that the fire is suspicious in nature.”

Officials – who described the fire as “extremely intense” – have not yet confirmed the identities of the victims. 

Josh Landes has been WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief since February 2018, following stints at WBGO Newark and WFMU East Orange. A passionate advocate for Western Massachusetts, Landes was raised in Pittsfield and attended Hampshire College in Amherst, receiving his bachelor's in Ethnomusicology and Radio Production. His free time is spent with his cat Harry, experimental electronic music, and exploring the woods.
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