NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Two people were found dead in Monday morning's fire on Francis Avenue. 

 

The Berkshire District Attorney's Office on Monday afternoon confirmed that firefighters had entered the single-family home to search for occupants and found the two already deceased. No other individuals were located inside the residence.  

 

The names of the fire victims are being withheld until notification of next of kin. The DA's Office stated that an update would be released once that is done.  

 

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of their deaths. The North Adams Police and State Police investigators from the State Fire Marshal and DA's office responded to the scene.

 

According to an earlier statement from the Fire Department, the fire was reported about 7:11 a.m. Scanner reports said smoke was coming from the roof and out the doors, and that individuals may have been inside. 

 

The home is on a hillside and firefighters entered through the basement access to attack the fire and search for occupants. 

 

The blaze was contained to the single-family home near the intersection with Hooker Street. 

 

Northern Berkshire EMS was called to the scene and Clarksburg was called to cover the station.

 

By 9 a.m., the fire was out, but police, fire and EMS were on the scene, which was cordoned off with yellow tape. Hooker Street was also closed off. 

 

According to the department, "emergency response agencies will remain on scene for an extended period for overhaul, investigation, and safety operations. The public is urged to avoid the area to allow emergency crews to work safely and efficiently. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available."

 

Original post at 9:50 a.m., Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.