Person found dead in Middletown fire

Credit: Journal News

Middletown firefighters on Monday morning were called to a fire on Vannest Avenue where a person was found dead.

The call was made at 5:41 a.m. to the 3000 block of Vannest. There was a fire in a garage that traveled to the home.

A person believed to be living in the garage is dead, officials said.

A person was found dead Monday morning, April 24, in a fire on Vannest Avenue in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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Middletown Fire Deputy Chief Brian Wright said the structure was “fully involved” when firefighters arrived. One person was able to escape.

A neighboring house sustained exposure damage, Wright said.

The fire is under investigation.

A person was found dead Monday morning, April 24, in a fire on Vannest Avenue in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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