State police investigate a fatal fire in Monroe

 

State police investigate a fatal fire in Monroe

 NEW YORK STATE POLICE
 Major Pierce V. Gallagher
 Troop F Commander
  
PRESS RELEASE

On September 5, 2018, at approximately 2:30 a.m., a 911 call reported an active fire at 18 Elm Road in the town of Monroe. When Monroe Fire Department arrived at the residence, they were able to breach the back door and located two victims deceased inside the home.

The victims have been identified as Kimberly R. Beauregard, age 54, and Robert Doremus, age 54, both of 18 Elm Road.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but foul play is not suspected at this time.  Autopsies were completed and the cause of death will be determined pending toxicology results.

State Police were assisted at the scene by Monroe Fire Department, Lakeside Fire and Rescue Co, NY State Fire, Chester Fire Department, Orange County Fire Services, Woodbury Fire Department, Warwick Fire Department, Greenwood Lake Fire Department, Tuxedo Fire Department, and Monroe Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

 

Author: Harlem Valley News