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First responders in Stamford responded to a Cove Road residence shortly before 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, where there were reports of a fire that broke out in an area home, the Stamford Fire Department said.
Upon arrival within minutes, fire crews found smoke and fire visible from the front and rear of a duplex-style residence, according to Stamford Fire Department Deputy Chief Matthew Palmer.
According to officials, firefighters were able to contain the fire to the unit where the blaze broke out, preventing it from spreading to the adjacent residences.
Though the fire was contained to the unit where it started, the structure sustained “significant fire damage on both levels and the attic of the (home),” Palmer said.
During a search of the Cove Road residence, officials said that a family dog was found by firefighters, though it succumbed to the smoke and heat and was pronounced dead.
Officials said that two firefighters were also treated at the scene by Stamford Emergency Medical Services for minor injuries.
Neither needed to be hospitalized and returned back to duty following the fire, Palmer said.
In total, five engine companies, one truck company, one heavy rescue company, and a shift commander responded with a total of 30 firefighters at the scene, officials noted.
Following the fire, the American Red Cross is helping one family - including an adult and five children - to meet any immediate needs.
“The Red Cross also provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on cleanup; notification of important contacts; dealing with damaged items and more,” spokesperson Jonathan Sandstorm said.
“The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other items a resident might need when suddenly displaced from their home by a fire.”
The Stamford Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause and origin of the fire.
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