"Though officials said they have not conclusively determined the cause, investigators found a space heater and other possible ignition sources where the fire began. Examining the area closely proved to be a challenge due to "massive structural damage," so fire officials used a drone to search the collapsed parts of the home. No evidence has been found that the fire was intentionally set, prompting officials to remind the community about safety tips for the winter months."
""The exact cause of this fire remains under investigation, but we know that heating fires tend to increase in the colder months," Davine said in the statement. "Home heating equipment is usually the second or third leading cause of fatal fires in Massachusetts." "We want to remind everyone to keep combustible materials at least three feet away from any heating appliance on all sides," Howe added."
A house fire began in a second-floor bedroom, killed 55-year-old Ajay Batra, and destroyed the residence. Investigators found a space heater and other possible ignition sources at the fire origin but have not conclusively determined the cause. Massive structural damage and collapsed sections required drone searches to examine the scene. No evidence of intentional ignition was found. Heating fires increase during colder months, and home heating equipment ranks among the top causes of fatal fires in Massachusetts. Residents are advised to keep combustibles three feet from heating appliances, plug space heaters into wall outlets, and turn them off when unattended.
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