Senior couple identified as victims of Weare fatal fire

The scene of a fatal fire in Weare Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.

The scene of a fatal fire in Weare Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN/Monitor staff, file

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Monitor staff

Published: 11-22-2024 8:33 PM

Modified: 11-22-2024 8:41 PM


Authorities have identified Paul L. Naves, 80, and Catherine A. Naves, 77, as the victims of a Wednesday morning fire at a duplex in Weare.

Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Mitchell Weinberg reported that Paul's death was determined to be natural, while Catherine's death was ruled accidental.

The Weare Fire Department responded to a call at 83A High Rock Road at approximately 10:44 a.m., according to Fire Chief Mark Roarick. 

Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from a second-story window. The fire was contained to a single room on the second floor and extinguished by 11:10 a.m.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office, along with the Weare police and fire departments, is working to determine the fire's origin and cause.

 

 

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