Monroe Woman Killed In House Fire Identified

MONROE, CT — Fire officials have identified the Bagburn Hill Road woman killed in a house fire on Friday.

69-year-old Sarah Cotter was found dead on the first floor of her home

Members of the Monroe Fire Department, Stevenson Volunteer Fire Company and Stepney Fire Department were called to the neighborhood when a passerby reported smoke coming from a house shortly after 9 a.m.

Crews encountered heavy fire on the first floor, which was contained relatively quickly, according to fire officials. There were no other injuries.