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17, Including Three Children, Displaced Following Fire At Multi-Family Residence In Bridgeport
At least 17 people, including three children, were displaced after a fire at a multi-family residence left the building in ruins.
The fire, at 232 Maplewood Ave., in Bridgeport, was first reported around 7:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 6, after the Emergency Management Center, received numerous calls reporting heavy fire with the possibility of occupants still inside, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police and Fire departments.
Firefighters immediately responded and found heavy fire coming from the front and back of the building on arrival.
A search of all floors failed to tu…
Lawnmower Fire Extends To Norwalk Home, Causing Extensive Damage
A lawnmower fire in the garage of a Norwalk home, traveled to the house, causing extensive damage.
The Norwalk Fire Department responded to the fire around 3:46 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 4 Bayberry Lane, said Norwalk Fire Department Deputy Chief Edward Prescott.
When firefighters arrived, the two-car garage below the ranch-style house was fully involved in fire and extending up the side of the home, Prescott said.
Firefighters' initial fire attack was hampered by an electrical service line arcing after it burned off the house, but despite the slight delay maneuvering the hose lines around…
