PLAINFIELD, Conn. — One person died after a fire broke out at a multi-family home in the Central Village section of Plainfield early Monday morning, officials said.
Fire crews responded to a four-family dwelling structure fire on Sachem Drive around 2:58 a.m. on Monday.
When they arrived, emergency personnel began evacuating residents and fighting the fire.
After the flames were under control, a person was located inside the building and pronounced dead at the scene.
Police identified the victim Tuesday as Jason "Jake" Harvey, 62, of Plainfield. The Chief Medical Examiner determined that the cause of death was smoke inhalation and thermal injuries.
The Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit was requested to the scene to assist in the investigation.
Investigators are still working to determine what caused the fire.
The fire remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Plainfield Police Department.
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