STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
FIRE INVESTIGATION UNIT
VERMONT STATE POLICE

PRESS RELEASE

CASE #: 09B203359
 
TROOPER: Det Sgt Fred Cornell      
STATION: St. Johnsbury    
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

DATE/TIME: 10-19-09 @ 0300 hours

LOCATION (specific): 1962 Carter Road Lowell, Vermont

VICTIM: Bruce A. Delorme  
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: 101 West Milton Road Milton, Vermont

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 10-19-2009 the Lowell Fire Department responded to 1962 Carter Road for a camp fire. Upon arrival the fire department found the camp to be completely destroyed by the fire. Chief Alden Warner requested an origin and cause investigation be conducted. The Vermont State Police Fire Unit and the Division of Fire Safety conducted an investigation. The cause of the fire remains under investigation however the circumstances surrounding the fire are considered suspicious. There were no injuries in the fire. The loss is estimated at approximately $50,000.00.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Det Sgt Fred Cornell at 802-334-8881 or the Vermont Arson Tip Award Program (VATAP) at 800-32-ARSON.