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Woodstock man, 85, dies in mobile home fire

Woodstock man, 85, dies in mobile home fire
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Police have released the name of the man who died in an early-morning mobile home fire in Woodstock, N.H., on June 26. The victim is Artemas Latham, 85, of Woodstock. An autopsy determined the cause of death was smoke inhalation.

A woman also inside the home at the time of the fire was rescued by a neighbor. She was transported by helicopter to a Boston hospital with what were described as life-threatening injuries. No update on her condition has been provided.

The fire is not considered suspicious, but investigators are still working to determine its origin and cause.

Originally reported by MyChamplainValley.

Photo: Arnauld van Wambeke via Pexels. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.

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