Man, 60 snakes found dead after fire rips through Merrimack Valley home

Methuen house fire claims life of resident and dozens of pets

One resident and up to 60 pet snakes and birds died in a house fire in Methuen.

Man, ‘significant’ number of birds and snakes killed in Methuen house fire, department says

A man and a significant number of birds and snakes were killed in a house fire in Methuen early Tuesday morning, officials said.

House fire in Methuen leaves man dead; snakes and birds perish in blaze, officials say - The Boston Globe

The house sustained “catastrophic damage,“ officials said.

Man, 60 snakes found dead after fire rips through Merrimack Valley home

METHUEN, Mass. — Up to 60 snakes were found dead in the basement of a Merrimack Valley home following a fire on Tuesday that also claimed a man's life, authorities said.

1 person killed, up to 60 snakes found dead in Methuen fire - Boston News, Weather, Sports

One person and up to 60 snakes are dead following a fire at a home in Methuen early Tuesday morning, according to Methuen Fire Chief David Toto, Methuen Police Chief Scott McNamara, and State Fire Marshal Jon Davine.  First responders said they received a report of smoke coming from the home on Atkinson Street at approximately 2:20 a.m. “On arrival, firefighters observed heavy smoke and flames coming from the single-family home,” fire officials …