The Auburn Fire Department says a body of a deceased adult was found within the structure, this morning, Sept. 23, as they battled a fire on Washington Street North.
Auburn fire units arrived to find heavy fire throughout the two-story residence, with structural collapse of the roof and structural compromise of the second floor, which limited fire suppression operations to the exterior of the building.
During the investigation into the origin and cause of the fire, the body of a deceased adult was found within the structure.
Photo: Auburn Fire DepartmentThe body has been sent to the Medical Examiner’s Office for identification.
The State of Maine Fire Marshal’s office will be conducting the investigation into the cause of the fire.
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