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2 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Fast-Moving Wallingford Fire
Two people were killed, and another was seriously injured during a fast-moving apartment fire.
The incident occurred in New Haven County around 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, at 25 Geneva Ave., in Wallingford.
According to Chief John Ventura of the Wallingford Police, the Communications Center received a call reporting smoke from a residence on Geneva Avenue.
When police and fire arrived, they found a man outside suffering from severe burns, Ventura said.
The individual was airlifted to a local burn center for treatment and remains in critical condition, the chief …
New Update: ID Released For Victim Of Fiery Trumbull Crash
This story has been updated.
A 42-year-old Fairfield County man has been identified as the victim of a fiery single-vehicle crash.
The collision occurred around 4:45 a.m., Wednesday, April 10, on Route 8, south of Exit 7.
According to Connecticut State Police, Antoni Marcos Rodrigues-Deoliveira, of Bridgeport, was driving southbound in the right lane when his 2014 Ford Econoline van drifted across both travel lanes, entered the grassy median, and struck the concrete bridge abutment for the White Plains Road overpass.
Following the impact, the van became fully engulfed in f…
Massive Norwalk Fire Destroys Home, Cars, Kills Cat
Firefighters battled a huge blaze overnight that included a two-story home with hoarding conditions, three cars, several motorcycles, and many car parts in the garage in Fairfield County.
The incident took place in Norwalk around 10:15 p.m., Monday, May 8 at 2 Cossett Road, said Deputy Chief of the Norwalk Fire Department Steve Shay.
When firefighters arrived on the scene they found the house fully involved with fire showing all floors, Shay said.
In addition, there were three cars on fire in the driveway, and motorcycles and car parts on fire in the garage, he added.
The home's basement …
4-Alarm Fire Heavily Damages Buildings, Boats On Connecticut Coast
A massive fire along the Connecticut coast destroyed or damaged several buildings, boats, and a vehicle.
The fire took place in New London County along the Mystic River around 9 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 27, at the Seaport Marina on Washington Street in Mystic.
Driven by high winds, the fire quickly escalated to a four-alarm fire, involved multiple buildings, and caused several to collapse, the Norwich Firefighters Local 892 said.
According to several fire sources, when firefighters arrived on the scene, they found heavy smoke and fire.
Due to the nature of the fire, crews moved to defensiv…
