One dead, four rescued following Waterville fire

Story Created: Mar 2, 2009 at 5:54 PM EST

Story Updated: Mar 3, 2009 at 4:21 PM EST

WATERVILLE, N.Y. (WKTV) - State Police are investigating a house fire that has left one person dead and four homeless this morning.

The call came in around 5:30 Monday afternoon. Crews from Deansboro, Oriskany Falls, and Hamilton responded to a house fire along Stafford Road.

When they arrived, the house was engulfed in flames. Sources at the scene tell NEWSChannel 2 one person died in the blaze.

Thanks to the quick actions of rescuers, three adults and a baby were rescued. They were rushed to St. Elizabeth Medical Center for smoke inhalation.

The home itself is a total loss. The fire remains under investigation at this time.
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