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Morning Fire Severely Damages Milford Home Morning Fire Severely Damages Milford Home
Morning Fire Severely Damages Milford Home An early morning fire severely damaged a single family residence in Milford.  Fire dispatchers received a 911 call around 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, reporting a fire in the single-story ranch-style home at 42 Windsong Lane in Milford, said Milford Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Anthony Fabrizi. The incident was reported by a neighbor who happened to see the fire break out, Fabrizi said. First arriving firefighting units found the rear porch area of the structure heavily involved in fire and extending into the attic area. Multiple hose lines were quickly deploy…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Red Cross, Danbury Fire Department Partner To Offer Free Smoke Alarms Red Cross, Danbury Fire Department Partner To Offer Free Smoke Alarms
Red Cross, Danbury Fire Department Partner To Offer Free Smoke Alarms The City of Danbury Fire Department in partnership with the American Red Cross spent their St. Patrick's Day visiting residents to install free smoke alarms as a way to help reduce/eliminate fire-related deaths and injuries. The day-long event included a continental breakfast, provided by Dunkin Donuts and an extraordinary lunch buffet hosted by Taste of South Africa, said Danbury Fire Department Spokesman James Gagliardo. During the day, teams of volunteers made visits to homes, shared fire safety and preparedness information and installed smoke alarms. Volunteers helped families understan…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Beware Of Winter Fire Risks: Tips From National Protection Specialists Beware Of Winter Fire Risks: Tips From National Protection Specialists
Beware Of Winter Fire Risks: Tips From National Protection Specialists Here are a few storm safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the U.S. Fire Administration:Heating, holiday decorations, winter storms and candles all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months. Heating Heating is the second leading cause of U.S. home fires, deaths and injuries.  Space heaters are the type of equipment most often involved in home heating equipment fires, figuring in two of every five fires (40 percent).  Carbon Monoxide Often called the invisible killer, carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas created when fuels…

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by Daily Voice