One Dead Following House Fire in Groton – One Escapes Through Window

New York State Police say they responded to a reported structure fire just after one in the morning on Sunday, December 8th at 771 Sovocool Hill Road in the Town of Groton. Once arriving on scene of the fire, Troopers found members of the Groton Fire Department attempting to make entry inside the residence. Groton Fire informed State Police one person was still inside.

State Police say a 69 year old woman was able to escape the burning house through a window. Groton Firefighters ended up locating 73 year old Gary W. Hendrix, who was pronounced deceased on scene. The woman was transported to Guthrie Cortland Medical Center and then to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. State Police say her injuries are non-life-threatening.

Assisting on scene of the fire was Freeville, Dryden, Lansing, Locke, and McLean Fire Departments. The Tompkins County Medical Examiner’s Office also responded to the scene.

X101 News has reached out to Groton Fire for further information and possible cause of the fire. Updates will be provided once available.