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Blaze Rips Through Newtown Home; Family Escapes Without Injury

Fire tore through a Connecticut home late last night, leaving significant damage but no injuries, authorities said. 

Firefighters battle a blaze at a Newtown home Friday night, Jan. 3. 

Firefighters battle a blaze at a Newtown home Friday night, Jan. 3. 

 Photo Credit: Botsford Fire Department
The fire gutted the home, but crews removed several personal items for the family before the fire could consume them. 

The fire gutted the home, but crews removed several personal items for the family before the fire could consume them. 

 Photo Credit: Botsford Fire Department
Josh Lanier
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Firefighters were called to the Newtown home around 9:30 p.m. The Botsford Fire Department said everyone inside was able to escape. 

Crews fought their way into the home and salvaged several personal items for the family, removing them from the home, while battling the fire. 

Firefighters from across Fairfield County responded to the fire. All crews had left the scene 

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. 

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