ROCKINGHAM — Authorities are still investigating a structure fire that broke out in Rockingham on Thursday.
The fire took place on Old River Road at around 9:45 p.m.
Police say the firefighters found the single-family residence engulfed in flames and learned the homeowner was trapped inside when they arrived.
A family member, Sallie Shibley, attempted to reach the victim who was in a separate part of the residence, but her efforts were unsuccessful.
She was able to exit the residence after sustaining minor injuries and was transported to Springfield Hospital for treatment.
The victim was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Burlington for postmortem examination to determine the manner and cause of death.
The origin and cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
