Fatal Fire in Wantagh Sparks Intense Investigation by Homicide Squad and Fire Officials

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Homicide Squad Detectives launch a probe into a fatal house fire in Wantagh after a female victim is pronounced dead following the blaze, with investigations ongoing involving arson/bomb detectives and fire marshals.

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Homicide Squad Detectives are investigating a Fire that occurred on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:57 pm in Wantagh.
 
According to detectives, officers responded to a 911 call for a house fire located at 1 Stanford Court. Upon arrival, officers observed a working house fire. Wantagh Fire Department, North Bellmore Fire Department, Seaford Fire Department and Bethpage Fire Department  responded and extinguished the fire. A female was removed from the residence and transported to a local hospital. She was pronounced at 9:12 pm by hospital staff. Homicide Detectives, Arson/Bomb Detectives and Fire Marshals were on scene.
 
The investigation is ongoing.