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Fire officials identify woman killed in fire

Fire officials identify woman killed in fire

FILE-This photo provided by Lucia-Riverbend Fire Department shows firefighters battling a house fire, Dec. 28, 2025, in Stanley, N.C. Photo: Associated Press/Brian Lee Weyeneth/Lucia-Riverbend Fire Department via AP


WILTON, N.H.- Authorities have identified the woman kill in a house fire Wednesday morning.

Authorities have identified the deceased as Linda Anfuso and say she died from smoke inhalation

According to Fire officials shortly after 9a.m. Firefighters responded to a call for a fire at a home on Burns Hill Road and once on scene were informed that two residents were still inside.

Firefighters then entered the home and were able to locate a man and woman and helped them exit the building.

From there the pair were then taken to Eliot Hospital where the 69-year-old Anfuso was prounounced dead. Meanwhile an unidentified 70-year-old male remains hosptialized in criticial condition.

As for a cause, Fire officials say that’s currently under investigation, but don’t suspect foul play.

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