Massachusetts fire leaves one dead after trying to save animals, over a dozen pets killed

One person was killed, along with several pets, in a late night fire Monday.

Last night, the Holliston Fire Department responded to a house fire that occurred at 623 Winter Street in Holliston at 11:38 p.m.

According to the State Fire Marshal’s office, a couple escaped safely from the fire, however, one of them re-entered the burning, smoke-filled home in an attempt to rescue more than a dozen dogs.

Both were transported to a local hospital. One person later succumbed to their injuries.

The dogs sadly perished in the blaze.

Ashland, Sherborn, and Medway responded with mutual aid.

The fire is being jointly investigated by the Holliston Fire and Police Departments and State Police assigned to the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Office of the Middlesex District Attorney.