Rome, NY – One person was killed and another was injured early Saturday morning following a structure fire at a residence in the City of Rome, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.
According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert M. Maciol, deputies were dispatched at approximately 1:09 a.m. Saturday, January 10, to a home located at 8434 Dawn Drive after reports of a structure fire with an individual possibly trapped inside.
When deputies arrived, they located an injured adult male who was suffering from burn injuries to his hands, face, and other areas of his body. The man was treated at the scene and then transported to Upstate University Hospital by AmCare Ambulance for further medical care. His current condition has not been released.
After firefighters extinguished the blaze, authorities discovered a deceased individual inside the residence, officials said. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and will be released at a later time.
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it assisted Rome Fire Department, Delta Fire Department, AmCare Ambulance, and the Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Office during the incident.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding the cause of the fire or whether foul play is suspected. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected to be provided as they become available.
Residents in the area may have noticed emergency vehicles and road activity during the early morning hours as crews worked to control the fire and secure the scene.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.
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