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House Fires
Police & Fire
7-Year-Old Killed In House Fire
A 7-year-old child was killed after they were trapped inside a burning home in New London County Tuesday evening, Oct. 15, authorities said. Firefighters were called to a home at 83 Summit Street in Norwich just before 5:30 p.m. to reports of a two-story house fire. Multiple 911 calls said a child was trapped inside. Norwich firefighters were quick to the scene and battled their way inside the burning home and were able to carry the 7-year-old outside, where paramedics were waiting to take the child to Backus Hospital while performing lifesaving measures, authorities said. …
Police & Fire
Stratford Man Trespasses, Interferes With House Fire Response, Police Say
A 25-year-old Fairfield County man faces charges after allegedly interfering with officers as they responded to a house fire in Litchfield County, police said. The incident happened on Tuesday, April 25 around 8 a.m., when police responded to a house in Harwinton at 100 Wildcat Hill Rd. for a reported structure fire, according to state police. While troopers responded to the fire, 25-year-old Stratford resident Ronald Nelson allegedly trespassed onto the scene and interfered with police while they were investigating the blaze. Nelson was then arrested and charged with the…
Police & Fire
Police ID Connecticut Firefighter Who Died After Responding To House Fire
Officials identified a Connecticut firefighter who died from injuries he sustained while responding to a house fire.North Haven firefighter Matthias Wirtz, age 46, died from injuries he suffered when he responded to a blaze at a home located at 27 Quinnipiac Ave. in North Haven on the morning of Monday, Dec. 26, the North Haven Police Department announced. Earlier report - Firefighter Dies After Responding To Early Morning Blaze At North Haven House Police said Wirtz died at Yale New Haven Hospital after he became distressed while responding to the blaze. "We ask our co…
Police & Fire
Two House Fires Break Out In CT Neighborhood
Firefighters have responded to two house fires in a Connecticut neighborhood. The fires broke out on Wednesday, March 16, in Middlesex County in the area of Clinton Avenue in Middletown, according to an announcement from Middletown Police Department on Wednesday afternoon. Police asked residents to stay clear of the areas of Grand Street, Clinton Avenue, and Clinton Avenue. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Fire Breaks Out At Large Estate In Fairfield County
Firefighters were able to extinguish a fire at a large estate in Fairfield County without any injuries to residents. The blaze broke out at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20 at the residence on Hillpoint Road in Westport. According to Assistant Chief Matthew Cohen, of the Westport Fire Department, first arriving units found flames coming from the roof of the home and immediately called for additional backup. Firefighters at work.Westport Fire Department Firefighters inside encountered smoke on the second floor and worked to gain access to the fire and located the fire in an enclosed attic a…
Police & Fire
Numerous Pets Rescued After House Fire Breaks Out In Fairfield County
Firefighters worked quickly to rescue multiple pets from a Fairfield County home after a two-alarm blaze broke out overnight, officials announced. Stamford firefighters were dispatched to a Lincoln Avenue home at 9:14 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, where there was a report of a house fire that had broken out. Within minutes, officials said that crews went to work to knock down the flames, and as firefighters worked their way into the residence, several pets were located and safely rescued by crews. According to Stamford FD Deputy Chief Matt Palmer, due to the need for additional personnel at t…
Police & Fire
Woman Dead, Man Critically Injured In Danbury House Fire
One person was killed and another severely injured after a house fire broke out in Danbury. The blaze began just after midnight on Sunday, May 10 at 29 Ninth Avenue across from the Western Connecticut State University midtown campus, said Danbury Fire Department Public Information Officer James Gagliardo. While units were en route, a second call was received reporting an odor of smoke. Upon arrival, Engine 23 reported nothing showing from the front side of a two-story multi-family dwelling. After further investigation, a smoke condition and a smolderin…
Police & Fire
Fires Break Out Overnight In Two Stamford Homes
Fires broke out in two homes within a few miles of each other overnight in Fairfield County with one resulting in an injured resident. The first of the blazes began around 1:18 a.m., Tuesday, May 5, when neighbors called 9-1-1 reporting a large fire in the area of Blackwood Lane in the Turn of River area of Stamford. When Stamford Police arrived on the scene, officers located a fire burning through the roof of the structure located at 81 Blackwood Lane, aid Stamford Deputy Fire Chief Patrick Tripodi. Stamford firefighters found a two-and-a-half story wood frame home fully involved in…
Police & Fire
Photos: Resident Escapes After House Fire Breaks Out In Danbury
A Fairfield County resident was able to escape a house fire without injury. The fire took place around 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, on. Royal Drive in Danbury, said Danbury Fire Department Spokesperson James Gagliardo. When firefighters arrived on the scene they found smoke showing and an advancing fire in the rear of the home, Gagliardo said. A single occupant in the home was able to safely escape with no injuries and was evaluated by Danbury Hospital EMS. Fire crews did an excellent job knocking down the fire considering there were no hydrants in the area and volunteer firefigh…
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