One Dead In Monroe House Fire

MONROE, CT — A woman died in a house fire Friday morning.

Members of the Monroe Fire Department, Stevenson Volunteer Fire Company and Stepney Fire Department were called to the 100 block of Bagburn Hill Road 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. The name of the deceased has not been released.

"We extend our since condolences to the family of the deceased, and we thank our mutual aid partners for their assistance in rotating out crews and providing station coverage while on scene crews contended with the hot weather and challenging conditions inside the home," the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department posted on social media.