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Golf - City of Loveland Colorado - LPD Investigating Structure Fire Update 01 January 2100 ( news )
Golf - City of Loveland , state Colorado ( By Press Release office)
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UPDATE 01/03/24
The residence located in the 3100 block of Butternut Drive was eventually released to a restoration company who will be working with property managers to clean up the site . All residents have been cooperative with the investigators . Based on the investigation thus far , there is no reason to believe that a criminal offense occurred .
The nature of the fire appears to be accidental with the immediate cause of the fire determined to be electrical . Chief Doran wishes to thank all the first responders from the agencies identified below who assisted the
Loveland Police Department with this investigation .
Loveland Police Investigating Structure Fire
LOVELAND , Colorado -
On Saturday , December 23 , 2023 , at 3:22 am , the Loveland Police Department Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a structure fire in the 3100 block of Butternut Drive . Resources from Loveland Fire Rescue Authority , Thompson Valley EMS , Berthoud Fire Department , and Loveland Police Department responded to the scene .
A preliminary investigation determined there were three occupants inside the residence at the time the fire started . Unfortunately one occupant was found deceased , one occupant was transported to a Denver hospital for severe burns , and one occupant was treated for smoke inhalation on scene .
Arson Investigators from the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms , and Explosives , Loveland Fire Rescue Authority , and the Larimer County Sheriff ' s Office are on scene and assisting the Loveland Police Department to determine the cause and origin of the fire . Residents in the area can expect law enforcement and fire presence throughout the day and into the evening . The Larimer County Coroner’s Office will determine cause of death and identify the deceased at a later date . Based on the preliminary status of the investigation updates will be provided as the investigation continues .
Anyone with any information or leads regarding this investigation should call the Loveland Police Department tip line at ( 970 ) - 962 - 2032 or Larimer County Crime Stoppers at ( 970 ) - 221 - 6868 .
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The information contained in this news release is based on preliminary information available at the time of drafting . The Loveland Police Department ' s understanding of this incident may change as additional evidence is collected , analyzed , and reviewed . The purpose of this news release is to provide timely information to the public .
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