Posted on: December 28, 2024 03:30 PM

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State Police are investigating a fatal fire in the town of highland

On December 25, 2025, at approximately 03:16 a.m., Troopers out of the highland barracks responded to an active structure fire on North Riverside Rd in the town of Highland, NY.

The Highland Fire Department, Milton Fire Department, and Esopus Fire Department responded to the scene and began to suppress the fire. State police was also assisted by the Ulster County Fire Investigators. Emergency personnel were able to enter the residence and locate a 69-year-old male in the bedroom deceased due to smoke inhalation. The victim was later identified as Phillip Damberg of Highland, NY. The fire was a result of a wood burning stove. 

From NYSP