One person was killed and three others injured in a condominium fire in Middleborough shortly before 10 a.m. Sunday, and three dogs and a cat died in the blaze; later the same day a three-year-old child was struck and killed by a car in Sandwich on Cape Cod at about 3:30 p.m.

Fire crews arrived at the condominium complex in Middleborough after reports of a fire that began on the first floor. Responders encountered heavy smoke and flames that spread to adjacent units, and firefighters worked to secure the scene as occupants were evacuated.

The blaze produced heavy smoke and flames that moved through attached units at the complex, damaging neighboring apartments and forcing an emergency response focused on rescue and containment. Local reporting by Patch described the fire as affecting multiple units at the building.

Officials said one person was killed and three others were injured, including a firefighter who was among those taken for treatment. The injured were transported to local hospitals; the condition of those patients was not detailed in the initial summaries.

Three dogs and a cat died in the fire, a loss that authorities noted alongside the human casualties. Animal welfare groups are involved in related community efforts: MSPCA-Angell is partnering on a dog adoption event that begins Monday and runs through Dec. 14.

Separately, at approximately 3:30 p.m. Sunday on Cape Cod, a three-year-old child in Sandwich was struck and killed by a car. The incident occurred later the same day as the Middleborough blaze and was recorded as a distinct public-safety response in the area.

Falmouth Fire and Rescue is listed among organizations in the reporting around Cape Cod incidents, and MSPCA-Angell is listed for its role in the upcoming adoption event. Broad local coverage of the Middleborough fire and its casualties was summarized by outlets including WCVB.

Emergency personnel focused on securing both scenes and assisting residents and families affected by the day’s events. The fire required an immediate firefighting response as crews worked to prevent further spread within the attached units, while separate responders handled the pedestrian fatality on Cape Cod.

Community resources connected to the incidents include the MSPCA-Angell adoption event beginning Monday and running through Dec. 14, where the shelter is partnering with local groups for animal placement efforts. Officials and local organizations are coordinating support for people displaced by the Middleborough fire and for families affected by the Sandwich accident.

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Original reporting: view the original article.