Man Dead in 3-Alarm Building Fire in Lynn

The exact cause of the fire is under investigation

A man is dead following a fire early Sunday morning in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Fire officials said the blaze broke out at 4:41 a.m. at a 20-unit building on Beach Road and quickly reached three alarms.

When crews arrived, they quickly searched the apartments and evacuated residents. It's unclear how many people lived at the building.

Monday, the victim was identified as 41-year-old Alexander Joshua, a resident of the third floor of the building.

Crews were still on scene hours later putting out hot spots. The exact cause of the fire is under investigation.

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