Acting Chief Matthew Prouty said he didn't plan to take over the Rutland City Police Department.

A police officer had tried to enter the house before firefighters got there but was unable due to the fiery conditions.

Officials say investigators found a space heater and other possible ignition sources where the fatal fire began. The post Victim of fatal Oakham house fire identified, accidental factors under ...

OAKHAM − Fire officials say the deadly blaze on Skyline Drive early Wednesday, Jan. 21, appears to be accidental, possibly tied to a space heater. Investigators have been unable to make a clear ...