A man was found dead after a fire at a home in Vernon late Sunday night and police have identified him as 66-year-old Joel Kerr.
Emergency crews received a 911 call reporting a fire on Hany Lane around 11:15 p.m. and Kerr was later found dead in the home.
Authorities have not released details about what started the fire. It is believed the fire started in the garage.
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The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who may have information or anyone who saw anything is urged to call Vernon Police at 860-
872-9126.
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