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Officials Identify Woman Killed in Wilton, N.H., House Fire

Investigators ruled the death accidental from smoke inhalation, with a possible power-outage link under review.

Overview

  • Linda Anfuso, 69, of Wilton was identified as the resident who died after Wednesday’s house fire, with smoke inhalation listed as the cause.
  • A 70-year-old man rescued from the home remains in critical condition at Elliot Hospital, and his name has not been released.
  • Wilton firefighters responded shortly after 9 a.m. to Burns Hill Road, found two people trapped on the second floor, and carried them out.
  • The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office says the fire is not considered suspicious and is leading the origin-and-cause investigation.
  • Officials noted the blaze extended into the attic and roof, causing partial roof collapse, and they are examining whether a local power outage contributed.