Human Remains Found After Fire In Meriden: Reports

MERIDEN, CT — Human remains were found after a small outdoor fire was extinguished Thursday morning in Meriden, according to multiple reports, including WFSB 3.

WTNH News 8 reports crews responded to a fire in the area of Hicks Avenue around 4 a.m. and found human remains while extinguishing the fire.

Police said the death was “untimely,” according to WFSB 3.

WTNH reports that the fire was not a structure fire.

This story will be updated when more information is available.

(Original post) MERIDEN, CT — A police investigation has closed roads in the area of Hicks Avenue and North Colony Road in Meriden.

Police said Hicks Avenue is closed to all traffic between Gracey Avenue and North Colony Road.

North Colony Road is closed to all traffic from the area of 800 North Colony Road to Nancy Lane, according to police.

“Residents are urged to avoid the area as it is anticipated that this area will be closed for an extended period of time,” police wrote in a news release. “To protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation, specific details are not being released at this time. Updates will follow as they become available.”