Actor Bobby J. Brown, best known for his role as Officer Bobby Brown on HBO’s acclaimed drama The Wire, has died at age 62 following a tragic barn fire in Maryland.According to the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Brown’s death was caused by diffuse thermal injuries and smoke inhalation and was officially ruled an accident.Fire broke out while he was inside the barnFamily members said Brown had entered a barn to jump-start a vehicle when the fire suddenly ignited.Realizing the danger, he called for help and asked a relative to bring a fire extinguisher. But before anyone could reach him, the structure was already consumed by flames.

Firefighters responded to reports of a barn fire with possible entrapment late in the evening. When crews arrived, the 50-by-100-foot building was nearly fully engulfed. After the blaze was brought under control, they discovered Brown’s body inside.Brown’s wife was injured while trying to rescue him and was hospitalized with serious burns to her hands.A familiar face from television and filmBrown gained recognition as part of the ensemble cast of The Wire, a series widely praised for its gritty portrayal of policing, politics and life in Baltimore. He later appeared in several other notable TV projects, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and the HBO miniseries We Own This City, where he played Sgt. Thomas Allers.