Despite rescue efforts, Bristol County woman dies from injuries sustained in fire; remembered for love of animals

ATTLEBORO — A Bristol County woman is being remembered after dying from injuries sustained in a house fire.

According to Chief Scott Lachance, firefighters responded at 9:13 a.m. on July 21st to 563 Mendon Road for a report of a house fire. Two Attleboro police officers were in the area and arrived first to find two residents inside. At great risk to themselves, the police officers went inside and pulled both residents out of the house, Attleboro firefighters arrived soon afterward, and both residents and both officers were treated by EMS.

An adult male resident and the two officers were treated for smoke inhalation. The second resident, a woman in her 40s, suffered severe burns. The woman was taken to Rhode Island Hospital with critical injuries. The other resident and police officers were transported to Sturdy Memorial Hospital. 

42-year-old Lisa Marie (Andrews) Carvalho suffered burns over 40% of her body and this month died from her injuries in what is being called a fire accident.

According to those who knew her, despite being deaf, it didn’t stop Lisa from being independent and making a difference. She loved animals. So much so that a GoFundMe fundraiser has been organized to donate to the MSPCA in her honor. She would do anything for anyone, even if it caused her harm.

In addition to the GoFundMe, donations in Lisa’s name may be made to the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts,1300 West Elm Street Extension, Brockton, MA 02301.