Hema O. Shahani : “74-Year-Old Woman Killed in Sudbury Fire – Electrical Cause Confirmed”

Shahani was found dead in one of the bedrooms of her home, unable to escape due to limited mobility. Family members and a Sudbury police officer sustained injuries while attempting to rescue her.

Sudbury Fire Chief John Whalen expressed deep condolences to Shahani’s loved ones, highlighting the loss of a cherished family member and offering thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Firefighters and police responded to the blaze on Goodman’s Hill Road early in the morning, discovering heavy fire at the rear of the home. The fire is believed to have started inside a wall and spread due to an overheated circuit powering a space heater.

Furthermore, investigators found no working smoke alarms in the living areas of the house, emphasizing the importance of having proper safety measures in place.

State Fire Marshal Jon Davine urged residents to ensure they have working smoke alarms on every level of their homes, emphasizing the tragic consequences that can result from a lack of proper fire safety measures.