Massachusetts

Elderly Woman Killed in Overnight Fire in Attleboro

The victim has been identified as 80-year-old Judith Henriques

WJAR-TV

An elderly woman died in a fire overnight in Attleboro, Massachusetts, fire officials said.

Fire officials said 80-year-old Judith Henriques died in the fire, which was reported around 1 a.m. Friday on Division Street.

"I want to express our heartfelt condolences to the victim's family and loved ones," Attleboro Fire Chief Scott LaChance said in a statement. "This is a terrible tragedy for them and the community."

A vehicle from the state medical examiner's office is at the scene.

The origin and cause of the fire remain under investigation.

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