HILLSBORO, Ill. (WAND) — A Montgomery County man was found dead after a house fire, Tuesday morning in Hillsboro.
Firefighters responded to reports of a fire in the 1400 block of Vandalia Road, around 3:42 a.m., upon arrival crews said, there were heavy flames and smoke coming out of the house.
The Hillsboro Fire Department entered the residence and located Ron L. Sanford, 59, inside the house. The Montgomery County Coroner pronounced him dead around 4:02 a.m.
Additional personnel was called out to assist including: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Litchfield Police, Illinois State Police and Illinois Department of Transportation, Hillsboro Auxiliary Police, Hillsboro Street Department, and Hillsboro Area Ambulance.
Officials created a detour so firefighters could work safely to put the fire out.
The fire and death remain under investigation by the Hillsboro Fire Department and the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
A forensic autopsy was conducted and the cause of death is being investigated by the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office.
At this time, no further information has been made available.
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