Littleton man identified as victim in Saturday blaze

LITTLETON - A Littleton man has been identified as the victim in a residential fire that occurred on Saturday.

Dusty Locke, 68, was found deceased when firefighters arrived at 12 Hilltop Manor Extension in Littleton.

The cause and manner of death are still being investigated as well as the origin of the blaze.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the NH State Fire Marshal's Office at (603) 223-4289 or by email at fmo@dos.nh.gov.

State Fire Marshal Toomey would like to remind everyone of the importance of having working smoke alarms in their homes. In the event of an alarm activation or visible smoke or fire, residents should immediately exit their home and call 9-1-1. Keep exits clear and accessible at all times and have a home fire escape plan. Anyone with questions about home fire safety should contact their local fire department or the NH State Fire Marshal's Office.