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Fast-Moving Fire: 2 Cars Burn In Norwalk, House Saved Fast-Moving Fire: 2 Cars Burn In Norwalk, House Saved
Fast-Moving Fire: 2 Cars Burn In Norwalk, House Saved A garage fire in Fairfield County burned two cars inside, but firefighters were able to keep the flames from jumping to the home. The fire took place in Norwalk at 21 Huckleberry Drive on Thursday, June 1. Firefighters made a quick attack and kept the fire from extending into the home, said Norwalk Fire Department Deputy Chief Steve Shay. All occupants managed to evacuate with no reported injuries. The fire was…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fast-Moving Norwalk Fire: 7 Rescued With Ladders From 2nd Floor, Others Down Staircases Fast-Moving Norwalk Fire: 7 Rescued With Ladders From 2nd Floor, Others Down Staircases
Fast-Moving Norwalk Fire: 7 Rescued With Ladders From 2nd Floor, Others Down Staircases Some 21 people were left displaced following a large fire at a senior housing facility in Fairfield County where several residents were rescued from the second floor with ladders and others down staircases. The blaze broke out in Norwalk around 5:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 16 at 92 Cedar St. According to Steve Shay, Deputy Fire Chief of the Norwalk Fire Department, the fire started on the first floor of the two-building, 48-apartment residence for seniors. "The fire started in one of the first-floor apartments and quickly spread to the hallway siding which caused a very heavy smoke conditi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Massive Norwalk Fire Destroys Home, Cars, Kills Cat Massive Norwalk Fire Destroys Home, Cars, Kills Cat
Massive Norwalk Fire Destroys Home, Cars, Kills Cat Firefighters battled a huge blaze overnight that included a two-story home with hoarding conditions, three cars, several motorcycles, and many car parts in the garage in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Norwalk around 10:15 p.m., Monday, May 8 at 2 Cossett Road, said Deputy Chief of the Norwalk Fire Department Steve Shay. When firefighters arrived on the scene they found the house fully involved with fire showing all floors, Shay said. In addition, there were three cars on fire in the driveway, and motorcycles and car parts on fire in the garage, he added. The home's basement …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Boats Destroyed During Fire At Norwalk Marina Boats Destroyed During Fire At Norwalk Marina
Boats Destroyed During Fire At Norwalk Marina Two boats were destroyed at a Norwalk marina after firefighters arrived to find the two "fully involved," in flames. The fire took place in Norwalk around 6:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 26 at Rex Marina, located at 144 Water St., said Steve Shay, deputy chief of the Norwalk Fire Department. Shay said when firefighters arrived the two boats were fully engulfed in flames and began battling the blaze from the dock while the fire boat responded to the scene. Black smoke could be scene for miles.Norwalk Fire Department "The fire was difficult at first to extinguish because one of the boats was…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Rescued From Trench At Norwalk Construction Site Man Rescued From Trench At Norwalk Construction Site
Man Rescued From Trench At Norwalk Construction Site A man was rescued from a trench after he was accidentally bumped into a hole by a backhoe operator in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Norwalk on Tuesday, March 21 at an excavation site. Norwalk firefighters responded to a call for a worker down in a hole after being "accidentally bumped" by a backhoe operator, said Norwalk Fire Department Deputy Chief Steve Shay. The firefighters extricated the man from the trench and treated his injuries, Shay said, The man was transported to Norwalk Hospital with minor injuries.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fire Breaks Out At Multi-Family Home In Fairfield County Fire Breaks Out At Multi-Family Home In Fairfield County
Fire Breaks Out At Multi-Family Home In Fairfield County Nine people were left homeless following a fire that destroyed a multi-family residence in Fairfield County. The fire took place in Norwalk around 10:10 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 43 Lexington Ave. The fire started in the bedroom of the home and quickly spread to floors above, said Norwalk Fire Department Deputy Chief Steve Shay. There were nine occupants at home at the time of the fire and all escaped without injury, Shay said. "However, all of their belongings were destroyed," Shay said.  The house was gutted and posted unfit for occupancy, displacing all nine occupants. Shay said…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Pair Of Structure Fires Under Investigation In Fairfield County Pair Of Structure Fires Under Investigation In Fairfield County
Pair Of Structure Fires Under Investigation In Fairfield County A pair of suspicious fires that broke out in Fairfield County buildings within hours of each other are under investigation, authorities announced. In Norwalk, shortly after 10 p.m. on Monday, March 14, first responders were dispatched to a vacant commercial building on West Avenue that left debris destroyed and was possibly set by vagrants, according to Norwalk Deputy Fire Chief Steve Shay. The second fire broke out in a six-story apartment complex on Water Street when flames sparked on the sixth floor of the building, Shay said, though it was contained to the garbage compactor room. Shay …

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by Zak Failla
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Two Rescued From Island After Jet Skis Break Down Off Coast Of Fairfield County Two Rescued From Island After Jet Skis Break Down Off Coast Of Fairfield County
Two Rescued From Island After Jet Skis Break Down Off Coast Of Fairfield County Two jet skiers were rescued after being stranded on an island off the coast of Fairfield County. The incident took place on Sunday afternoon, April 18, prompting the Norwalk Fire Department to respond with its fireboat on Goose Island, said Deputy Chief Steve Shay. The two boaters became stranded when their jet skis broke down.  The fire department towed their jets skis and gave them a ride back to the dock safely.  No injuries reported.

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by Kathy Reakes
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House Fire Breaks Out In Fairfield County House Fire Breaks Out In Fairfield County
House Fire Breaks Out In Fairfield County Firefighters battled a late-morning Easter blaze that broke out at a home in Fairfield County. The blaze started on the outside of the three-story home in Norwalk on East Beach Road around 11:15 a.m. Sunday, April 4, according to authorities. Power lines to the home ignited and were arching, which delayed extinguishment, the Norwalk Fire Department said. Once the power was off, the Rowayton Fire Department quickly extinguish the fire. Darien and Norwalk Fire were also on the scene for assistance. "The fire is still under investigation, but probably started when discarded ashes from …

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by Joe Lombardi