One person has died and another remains in critical condition following an early-morning house fire in Troy on Tuesday, March 31.
According to New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean P. Toomey, Troy Fire Chief Mark Huntoon and Troy Police Chief David Ellis Jr., crews were dispatched to 51 Morse St. at approximately 1:45 a.m. after a resident reported a chimney fire that had spread to the home’s porch. A second 911 call moments later indicated the caller was trapped inside as the fire intensified.
Firefighters arrived within minutes to find heavy fire conditions and entered the home, rescuing two occupants. A 56-year-old man was transported to Cheshire Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. A 24-year-old woman was flown by Life Flight to Massachusetts General Hospital with serious injuries and was last reported in critical condition. Family pets also perished in the fire.
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office is leading the investigation into the cause and origin of the fire. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause and manner of the man’s death.
Officials said the fire does not appear to be suspicious. Mutual aid was provided by Fitzwilliam, Jaffrey, Marlborough, Keene, Ashby, Winchester, Dublin, Surry, Rindge, Spofford and Richmond. Additional assistance was provided by members of the Troy Police Department, Cheshire County EMS and Troy Water Department. No first responders were injured.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the State Fire Marshal’s Office at 603-223-4289 or fmo@dos.nh.gov.