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Man Found Dead in Windsor Basement After Early-Morning House Fire
A male was found dead in the basement of a Kennedy Drive home after Windsor police and fire crews responded to a structure fire Saturday morning. Officials say no foul play is suspected, but the cause of the blaze remains under investigation by Vermont State Police fire investigators.
WINDSOR, Vt. â A man was found dead in the basement of a Kennedy Drive residence Saturday morning after emergency crews responded to a reported structure fire with a person possibly trapped inside, according to Windsor police and fire officials.
Crews were dispatched just after 8 a.m. to the home. On arrival, firefighters and police located a male in the basement. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials have not released his name, citing the need to notify family members first.
Authorities said no foul play is suspected in the death at this time, though the investigation remains open. An autopsy is scheduled to be performed by the chief medical examiner's office.
Vermont State Police fire investigators are working to determine the cause and origin of the fire. Officials have not provided further details about the extent of the damage or how the fire started.
The death marks a somber morning for the small Windsor community, where local first responders were called to a residence with someone reportedly still inside. The case remains under active investigation, and officials have asked the public to await further updates as the autopsy and fire investigation proceed.