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One person dead, another in hospital after house fire in New Hampshire – Boston 25 News

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GOFFSTOWN, NH — One person is dead and another is still hospitalized after a house fire in New Hampshire early Monday morning, the state fire marshal said.

At about 12:18 a.m. Monday, emergency crews responded to reports of smoke and a victim trapped on the second floor of a home at 19 Sonny Avenue in Goffstown, New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean Toomey said in a statement.

When firefighters arrived, they found the trapped victim calling for help from a second-story window. Firefighters also discovered heavy smoke outside the building and visible fire on the first floor.

Firefighters entered the home and found a victim inside, Toomey said. Rescue workers tried unsuccessfully to resuscitate the victim.

An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday to identify the victim and determine the cause and manner of death.

Toomey’s office, as well as the Goffstown Police and Fire Departments, are currently conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.

Anyone with information about the fatal fire is asked to contact the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office at 603-223-4289 or email [email protected].

Toomey reminded people of the importance of having working smoke detectors in their homes.

“If an alarm goes off or smoke or fire is visible, immediately leave your home and call 9-1-1,” Toomey said. “Keep exits clear and accessible at all times and have an escape plan in place in the event of a fire.”

Goffstown is a town west of Manchester. The town’s population at the 2020 census was 18,577.

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