Man Who Died In Nashua Fire Identified: Update

NASHUA, NH — Firefighters responded to a reported house fire at 8 Meadowbrook Drive Saturday.

When they arrived they had heavy fire and smoke preventing initial entry into the house. Firefighters were also hampered by floors collapsing inside the house. Firefighters made entry to the house through a first-floor window and searched for a possible occupant.

They located a man and pulled him from the building. He was given medical aid and taken to Southern NH Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

The victim was transported to Concord where an autopsy was completed Monday by The NH Medical Examiner’s Office.

The victim has been identified as Glen Davis, 58, of Nashua. After the autopsy, the cause of death was ruled to be smoke inhalation and the manner of death to be accidental. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time.

NH State Fire Marshal Paul Parisi would like to remind all citizens of the importance of having working smoke alarms in your home. In the event of a fire, immediately exit your home and call 9-1-1. Keep exits clear of debris and have a home fire escape plan.

If you have any questions about fire safety in your home, please contact your local fire department or the NH State Fire Marshal’s Office.