According to police reports, a fire on Goshen Road in Bradford on January 24, 2026, led to a serious injury of a local resident. Emergency responders discovered 65-year-old Mark Hewes inside a camper on the property, suffering from burns to his arms, neck, face, and ears. He was initially transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and later airlifted to Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, where he remains in critical condition.
The Bradford Fire Department contacted the Department of Public Safety Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit to assess the situation. According to the report, preliminary findings suggest the fire was accidental and connected to a portable heater. Authorities do not consider the incident suspicious.
Police encourage anyone with information related to the fire to reach out to Detective Sgt. Christopher Blais at the Royalton Barracks at 802-234-9933 or the Vermont Arson Tip Award Program hotline at 1-800-32-ARSON.
The Vermont Division of Fire Safety has reminded residents to maintain a safe distance of at least three feet between space heaters and flammable materials and to avoid leaving them unattended. As the investigation continues, the allegations surrounding the incident may evolve, and any court proceedings will be announced in due course.
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