According to police reports, a fire at a camper trailer in Sharon resulted in the discovery of a deceased man on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The incident occurred around 10:10 a.m. at 4573 Vermont Route 14, prompting multiple 911 calls reporting black smoke emanating from the trailer.
Responding to the scene, the Sharon Fire Department extinguished the flames and found the victim inside. Following the discovery, the Department of Public Safety’s Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit collaborated with the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations to ascertain the fire’s origin and cause. Preliminary findings suggest that smoking materials may have led to an accidental fire, and authorities do not consider the incident suspicious.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The body has been sent to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington for an autopsy to confirm identity and determine the cause and manner of death.
Police encourage anyone with information about the incident to reach out to Detective Trooper Eric Acevedo or Detective Sgt. Christopher Blais at their respective barracks. Legal proceedings may follow as investigations continue.
Source: Vermont State Police
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