Vermont State Police say a woman was found deceased in her Hinesburg apartment following a fire on Sunday evening, April 12, 2026. Emergency responders arrived at the scene on Lyman Meadow around 6:20 p.m. after a neighbor reported smoke coming from the building. Upon arrival, they encountered moderate flames and smoke conditions, leading to the discovery of a single victim inside the apartment.
According to police reports, initial investigations suggest that the fire was not suspicious. The scene will be secured overnight, with an investigator from the Department of Public Safety Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit scheduled to assess the cause and origin of the fire. Additionally, a detective from the Bureau of Criminal Investigations will conduct a death investigation. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of relatives, and her body will be sent to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy.
Various fire departments, including Hinesburg, Charlotte, Shelburne, Williston, Huntington, Monkton, and Starksboro, assisted in the response. Police say further updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds, emphasizing that all charges remain allegations until proven in court.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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Last modified: April 12, 2026
