Fire leaves woman dead in Hamden

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Apartment fire in Hamden Photo credit Hamden Fire Marshal

Hamden, Conn./WTIC RADIO - A fatal fire in Hamden Thursday night has left a woman dead.

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The blaze in an apartment on Kaye Vue Drive started around 8:30 last night.

Authorities say Cherie Adamczyk, 56, was found in a third-floor bedroom.

She was rushed to Yale New Haven where she later died from smoke inhalation and burn injuries.

In addition, fire officials said a 21-year-old man was located and rescued from a third floor apartment.

A total of nine units are uninhabitable.

Right now, authorities don't know how the fire started.

The investigation is continuing.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Hamden Fire Marshal