Fatal House Fire in Penn Yan on Sunday

Charred remains of a house after a fire, with caution tape in the foreground and other homes in the background.
The charred remains of a house are seen in Penn Yan following a fatal fire on Sunday.

One person is dead after a house fire in the village of Penn Yan.

The fire broke out shortly after six Sunday morning at Spruce Acres on North Avenue. Penn Yan, Himrod, and Benton fire departments responded to the scene with manpower and equipment, while Branchport-Keuka Park firefighters provided standby coverage.

The Yates County Fire Investigation Team is looking into the cause.

The victim of the fire has not been identified.

Photo: Lucas Day

This is a developing story and we will continue to update as more information is made available. 

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