According to police reports, a fire in a Hinesburg apartment led to the discovery of a deceased woman on Sunday evening, April 12, 2026. The incident occurred around 6:20 p.m. at 245 Lyman Meadow, when emergency responders were alerted to smoke in the building.
Vermont State Police identified the victim as 65-year-old Brenda Garey, a Hinesburg resident. The Chief Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Garey died of natural causes prior to the fire. The investigation into the fire’s origin and cause is ongoing, but authorities currently do not suspect foul play.
Emergency crews from multiple local fire departments, including Hinesburg, Charlotte, and Shelburne, responded to the scene. Initial reports indicated that the fire was moderate, and responders found a single victim inside the apartment. The area was secured overnight for further investigation by the Department of Public Safety Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit.
The police state that these allegations are subject to change as the investigation develops. Further updates will follow as more information becomes available.
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Last modified: April 14, 2026
