Concord, NY – A 57-year-old man is dead following a fatal house fire early Monday morning in the Town of Concord, according to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.
According to Sheriff John C. Garcia, deputies were called to a residential structure fire on Trank Trail around 5 a.m. Fire crews arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames, prompting a large multi-agency response.
The East Concord Fire Department, Springville Fire Department, Mortons Corners Fire Department, Colden Fire Company, Chaffee-Sardinia Fire Company, and Boston Fire Company were all dispatched to the scene, officials said.
Investigators say five individuals were inside the home at the time of the fire. The victim, a 57-year-old male, was unable to escape after helping other residents get out safely, according to preliminary findings. His body was later discovered inside the structure once crews were able to gain access.
The man’s identity has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
The Erie County Fire Investigation Unit is now leading the investigation to determine what caused the fire. Officials say the investigation remains active, and no additional details are available at this time.
Residents in the Concord area may have noticed a heavy emergency presence and smoke in the area during the early morning hours as crews worked to extinguish the blaze and secure the scene.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.
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