Autopsies: Orange Street fire was intentionally set; one death ruled homicide

By: Carol Robidoux

Outlets: Nashua Ink Link

Published: July 23, 2026

Words: 484

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago


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NASHUA, NH – An 80-year-old man intentionally set the fire that killed him and another resident of a Nashua apartment building early Tuesday, investigators now say.

Autopsies conducted July 21 determined that Gerald Gutekunst, 80, and Scott Thomas, 66, both died from smoke inhalation following the fire at 19 Orange St.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Gutekunst’s …

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