On June 30 at 7:45 a.m., the Poland Fire Department and the Russian State Police were called to a residence on Rose Valley Road in the town of Russia, Herkimer County, regarding a reported building fire.
When firefighters arrived, they saw a two-story house completely destroyed by fire.
The remains of a human person were discovered during the overhaul while firefighters attempted to put out the fire.
New York State Fire investigators are collaborating with State Police investigators to identify the cause and origin.
The victim’s identity is being withheld while the next of kin is notified and forensic confirmation is obtained.
