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Fire Breaks Out At Multi-Family Home In Norwalk Fire Breaks Out At Multi-Family Home In Norwalk
Fire Breaks Out At Multi-Family Home In Norwalk Nine people were left homeless following a fire that destroyed a multi-family residence in Fairfield County. The fire took place in Norwalk around 10:10 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 43 Lexington Ave. The fire started in the bedroom of the home and quickly spread to floors above, said Norwalk Fire Department Deputy Chief Steve Shay. There were nine occupants at home at the time of the fire and all escaped without injury, Shay said. "However, all of their belongings were destroyed," Shay said.  The house was gutted and posted unfit for occupancy, displacing all nine occupants. Shay said…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Lawnmower Fire Extends To Norwalk Home, Causing Extensive Damage Lawnmower Fire Extends To Norwalk Home, Causing Extensive Damage
Lawnmower Fire Extends To Norwalk Home, Causing Extensive Damage A lawnmower fire in the garage of a Norwalk home, traveled to the house, causing extensive damage. The Norwalk Fire Department responded to the fire around 3:46 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 4 Bayberry Lane, said Norwalk Fire Department Deputy Chief Edward Prescott. When firefighters arrived, the two-car garage below the ranch-style house was fully involved in fire and extending up the side of the home, Prescott said. Firefighters' initial fire attack was hampered by an electrical service line arcing after it burned off the house, but despite the slight delay maneuvering the hose lines around…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Danbury Home Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Danbury Home
Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Danbury Home Danbury firefighters responded to an early morning kitchen fire that caused extensive damage before it was extinguished by the homeowner. The fire started around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at a home on Woodbury Lane, said the department's Communications Director James Gagliardo. Upon arrival, firefighters found the fire was extinguished by the homeowner using a garden hose but the home and kitchen had suffered extensive damage from the cooking fire, Gagliardo said.  “The homeowner was very lucky that he was able to extinguish the fire with a small hose and using a towel to cover his face, but judgi…

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by Kathy Reakes