Victim Identified in Meredith Fire

MEREDITH, New Hampshire – New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean P. Toomey, Meredith Fire Chief Ken Jones and Meredith Police Chief Michael Harper announce that the victim located at the fire scene at 203 Pease Rd. in Meredith on September 30, 2024, has been identified.

The NH Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim as 54-year-old Timothy Huckins of Meredith and has ruled that the cause of his death was natural causes.

The investigation into the origin & cause of the fire is active and ongoing by members of the NH State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Meredith Fire and Police Departments. At this time, there are no criminal indicators associated with this fire.

State Fire Marshal Toomey would like to remind everyone of the importance of having working smoke alarms in their homes. In the event of an alarm activation or visible smoke or fire, residents should immediately exit their home and call 9-1-1. Keep exits clear and accessible at all times and have a home fire escape plan. Anyone with questions about home fire safety should contact their local fire department or the NH State Fire Marshal’s Office.

No further information will be released at this time.

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