One person was found dead inside an Essex Street apartment building Thursday night.

Bangor fire responded to the fire at 57 Essex Street at about 6:15 p.m.

The deceased has been identified as Christopher Pickering, 46. He lived in the apartment.

The results of the autopsy are pending.

The fire remains under investigation.

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