Update 2/27/26 1430

After a search warrant was executed at the residence, the cause of the fire remains undetermined.  A smoking related fire cannot be ruled out.  Identification of the fire victim is pending positive identification and notification of next of kin.  

If any additional information is discovered, it will be disseminated via an updated press release.

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On Thursday 2/26/26 at approximately 11:53pm, Carlisle Police and area fire departments responded for a reported structure fire at the intersection of Lincoln St and Factory St.  Responding units discovered a visible fire from the second story of 231 Lincoln St.  One person was found deceased inside the residence.  The fire is currently under investigation, and at this time no additional information will be provided.  An additional press release will be forthcoming.