State Police investigate fatal structure fire in Forestport

On November 13, 2026, at approximately 5:33 p.m., State Police responded to 11323 McKoon Road in the town of Forestport for a reported explosion and residential structure fire.

Upon arrival, emergency personnel located one deceased individual inside the residence.

Members of the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and Forensic Identification Unit responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.

State Police were assisted at the scene by the Oneida County Cause and Origin Team, New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, Forestport Fire Department, Stittville Fire Department, Barneveld Fire Department, Remsen Fire Department, Woodgate Fire Department, and Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.

The cause of the explosion and fire remains under investigation.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.