ACUSHNET, Mass. (WPRI) — A fire at a multi-family home in Acushnet claimed the lives of two people early Christmas morning. Crews responding to Garfield Street just before 2 a.m. found heavy smoke and flames coming from the home, and learned three people were unaccounted for. Fire officials said one resident escaped safely after a neighbor pounded on his door, and it was later determined that another resident was not home at the time. The roof partially collapsed while firefighters were working to extinguish the flames. ALSO READ: 4 displaced by Christmas Eve fire in Newport Two people, who are believed to be a man and a woman in their 80s, were found dead inside the home. One firefighter was transported to the hospital for evaluation but is expected to be OK. Witnesses and first responders said they did not hear smoke alarms going off when they arrived, investigators said. “Our hearts go out to the family at a time of such terrible loss,” said State Fire Marshal Jon Davine. “We’ve seen too many tragedies this year. Please, if you do one thing today, talk to the people you care about and be sure they have working smoke alarms on every level of their homes.” The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW