New York State Division of State Police

12/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/09/2024 11:16

NYSP assists at fatal fire in Broome County

Press Release

On December 8, 2024, at approximately 4:43 a.m., New York State Police at Deposit were dispatched by the Broome County 911 Center to 68 White Birch Lake Road in the town of Windsor to assist at a house fire.

When Troopers arrived, the home was fully engulfed. One person was believed to be inside and two others were able to escape.

Daniel R. Price, age 84 was located deceased inside the residence by members of the Windsor Fire Department. An 82-year-old female and a 53-year-old male were transported by ambulance to Wilson Medical Center for what appear to be non-life-threatening injuries.

Additional Fire Companies that responded to assist included West Windsor, Harpursville, Five Mile Point, Susquehanna and Deposit Fire Departments. The Broome County Fire Investigator and Broome County Coroner also responded to the scene.