Homicide Squad Detectives are investigating a Fire that occurred on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:57 pm in Wantagh.

According to detectives, officers responded to a 911 call for a house fire located at 1 Stanford Court.  Upon arrival, officers observed a working house fire.  Wantagh Fire Department, North Bellmore Fire Department, Seaford Fire Department and Bethpage Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire.  A female was removed from the residence and transported to a local hospital.  She was pronounced at 9:12 pm by hospital staff.

Homicide Detectives, Arson/Bomb Detectives and Fire Marshals were on scene.

The investigation is ongoing.

Details by D/Sgt. Menzies/Hom Sqd                                               04/04/2024/0040/8688

***UPDATE*** Details by: D/Sgt. Menzies/Hom            04/08/24/0915/9633

The above female victim has been identified as Wendy Bonilla, 69, of Wantagh.