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The fire happened in Stratford around 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 21 at 9 Alvord St.
On arrival, Stratford firefighters reported heavy fire on the west side exterior and in the attic of the home, said Stratford Assistant Fire Chief Robert Daniel.
A total of 22 firefighters and two safety officers responded to the fire, Daniel said.
The fire initially started on the exterior of the 1,800-square-foot colonial-style home.
The fire was under control in about 40 minutes, Daniel said.d
There were no injuries reported.
One adult and a dog were home at the time of the fire and escaped unharmed, he added.
The family of three is temporarily displaced as the home is uninhabitable, Daniel said.
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