The Connecticut Post said the smoky fire was in a basement of a home a 170 Park St.
The Red Cross has stepped up to provide assistance with immediate needs as well as to supply comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other items a resident might not have been able to gather in the rush to escape the fire.
In addition, 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 was provided.
For more information about the Red Cross visit redcross.org.
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