One Person Deceased After Fire in Claremont

CLAREMONT, N.H. – New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean P. Toomey, Claremont Fire Chief Jim Chamberlain and Claremont Police Chief Brent Wilmot announce a joint investigation into the death of an adult male following a fire in a box truck at 287 Washington Street in Claremont today, Nov. 26, 2024, at 1:50 a.m.
 
An autopsy was conducted at 10:30 a.m. today. The cause and manner of death are pending completion of the investigation and laboratory tests, and the identity of the victim is currently unknown. No additional information regarding the victim will be released at this time.

The investigation into the origin and cause of the fire is active and ongoing by members of the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office in conjunction with the Claremont fire and police departments. Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is encouraged to contact the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office at (603) 223-4289 or fmo@dos.nh.gov. 
  
No further information will be released at this time.