Boy dies in overnight fire in Hampton, New Hampshire; 7 others escape

HAMPTON, N.H. — Officials say a boy was killed in an overnight fire in Hampton, New Hampshire Wednesday

The state Fire Marshal's Office said Hampton fire and police responded to the fire at 32 Thorwald Ave., just before 1 a.m, after multiple 911 calls and found the house fully involved. Seven people were able to escape the blaze but one person from the residence was still missing.

Firefighters located the missing person inside the house after the fire was extinguished, according to a news release. The Fire Marshal's Office confirmed one fatality and only said the victim is under 10 years old. Neighbors say the young boy is seven years old.

The fire spread to a neighboring house, which also sustained damage, according to the news release.

Fire officials said crews had to deal with windy conditions, causing the fire to spread to another house and a cottage in the rear of the home.

An autopsy to determine the victim's cause of death will happen sometime later this week, according to the fire marshal's office.

Crews remained at the scene throughout the morning.

Neighbors tell us the grandmother lived in the home with her daughter and three grandsons and that her other daughter was visiting with her children last night.

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