Crime & Safety

Victim ID'ed In Deadly Mobile Home Fire: Reports

The woman was trapped in the home when the fire broke out, WTNH reported.

VERNON, CT — The woman who died in a fire early Sunday morning in Vernon has been identified, according to reports.

The victim was 61-year-old Teresa Garnett, WTNH reported.

The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. at a 55-plus community in the Middle Terrace area, destroying one mobile home and damaging the side of another residence, according to WFSB.

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Garnett was trapped in the home when the fire broke out, WTNH reported.

Vernon police are investigating the blaze and anyone with information is asked to call 860-872-9126, according to WFSB.

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