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Five Escape After House Fire Breaks Out During Thunderstorm In Milford Five Escape After House Fire Breaks Out During Thunderstorm In Milford
Five Escape After House Fire Breaks Out During Thunderstorm In Milford A family was able to escape their burning home without injury during a heavy thunderstorm in Milford. The fire was detected around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17 at the single-family home located at 295 Old Point Road, said Milford Fire Department Battalion Chief Anthony Fabrizi. Firefighters arrived within minutes and found active fire and a large volume of smoke inside of the structure. “Multiple hose lines were deployed in an effort to suppress the blaze,” Fabrizi said. “Fire crews battled heat exhaustion due to extreme temperatures and humidity levels during an active thunderstorm. The…

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by Kathy Reakes