The death of a man who was killed during a fire at a homeless encampment in Milford over the summer has been ruled a homicide.

Joseph Kane, 57, died of smoke inhalation and thermal injuries, according to a spokesperson for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner . His death was ruled a homicide.

Kane died after a fire broke out shortly before noon at a homeless camp in a wooded area near Lowe’s Home Improvement on Old Gate Lane on Aug. 15, according to the Milford Police Department .

A firefighter who responded to battle the blaze suffered a minor injury and was taken to a hospital.

A GoFundMe that was launched to cover memorial expenses for Kane had raised $13,372 of its $14,000 goal as of Thursday afternoon.

“He was a kind soul who touched the lives of so many, always ready f

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