NEW CITY, NY — A woman was found dead inside a home following a fire Sunday morning.
The Clarkstown Police Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 71 Carolina Drive at approximately 9:05 a.m. March 29.
Initial information indicated that a resident might still have been inside the home at the time of the incident.
Responding officers observed a single-family residence heavily involved in fire upon arrival.
The New City Fire Engine Company responded to the scene, along with multiple volunteer fire departments from across Rockland County providing mutual aid.
Firefighters encountered intense fire conditions and partial structural collapse while operating at the scene.
The fire was brought under control by responding fire crews.
An adult female victim was discovered deceased inside the residence following extinguishment of the fire.
The Clarkstown Police Department Detective Bureau is investigating the incident.
