METHUEN, Mass. —

A man died early Tuesday in a two-alarm house fire in Methuen, Massachusetts, officials said.

Firefighters responded at 2:20 a.m. to the home at 38 Atkinson St. Crews were met with heavy smoke and flames coming from the single-family home.

They immediately attempted to make entry but encountered heavy fire and were blocked by heavy clutter, officials said. They moved to defensive operations to protect nearby homes.

Firefighters battled the blaze for more than four hours. Three occupants were able to escape, but one person was found dead in the home.

“On behalf of the Methuen Fire Department, I want to express our heartfelt condolences to the family,” Methuen Fire Chief David A. Toto said. “They lost a loved one and their home. This is a very sad day for them and the c

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