MSP/FMO Investigating Fatal Fire in Mexico

On Thursday, September 26^,. 2024, at approximately 7:09 AM, Oxford County dispatch received a 911 call reporting a fire at 5 Tucker Street in the town of Mexico. The Mexico Fire Department and several area fire departments responded to the scene. First responders observed a fire burning, primarily from the front porch area. Firefighters were able to rescue one female from the residence using a ladder. She was not injured. Once the fire was extinguished firefighters on scene discovered a deceased female inside the residence. The Maine State Fire Marshall’s office responded to the scene as well as the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit South to conduct an investigation.  The deceased female was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where an autopsy was performed. The results of the Autopsy are pending. The identity of the deceased is not being released at this time. The investigation remains open and ongoing at this time. There is no danger to the public. Additional information will be released at a later date.