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Hundreds Rally To Help CT Family After Deadly House Fire: 'They Lost Everything' Hundreds Rally To Help CT Family After Deadly House Fire: 'They Lost Everything'
Hundreds Rally To Help CT Family After Deadly House Fire: 'They Lost Everything' A devastating fire that destroyed a Connecticut home and claimed the life of a heroic firefighter has ignited an outpouring of support as the family attempts to rebuild.  Valerie Cancellieri was lying in bed on the morning of Sunday, July 27, at her childhood home at 45 Maria Road in Plainville when she heard a noise. She got up to investigate and was met by a wall of flames, according to a GoFundMe page. She rushed to wake her mother, Cathy, whom she cares for, and called 911 as they ran outside. The home, where the family had lived for more than 30 years, was engulfed in flames. …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Medical Examiner Releases Cause Of Death For CT Firefighter Killed In Line Of Duty Medical Examiner Releases Cause Of Death For CT Firefighter Killed In Line Of Duty
Medical Examiner Releases Cause Of Death For CT Firefighter Killed In Line Of Duty The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has released its findings regarding the death of a Connecticut firefighter who died while battling a house fire over the weekend. Plainville Firefighter Raymond "Ray" Moreau, 60, died from blunt force trauma to the head, neck, body, and extremities, according to the autopsy report released Monday, July 28. Moreau was fatally injured when a piece of equipment fell from a firefighting apparatus and struck him as crews fought a blaze at 45 Maria Road in Plainville on Sunday morning. A 35-year veteran of the Plainville Fire Department and a U.S. Marine,…

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
Remembering Raymond Moreau: CT Pays Tribute To Dedicated Firefighter, US Marine Vet Remembering Raymond Moreau: CT Pays Tribute To Dedicated Firefighter, US Marine Vet
Remembering Raymond Moreau: CT Pays Tribute To Dedicated Firefighter, US Marine Vet Connecticut honors those who die in its service. That's the sentiment state and local leaders hope the community takes away following the death of Raymond "Ray" Moreau, a Plainville firefighter who died while battling a fire on Sunday, July 27. Plainville will host a memorial ceremony for Moreau at Plainville High School's Tinty Stadium at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The public is invited. Posted by Plainville Fire Company on Sunday, July 27, 2025 Gov. Ned Lamont has ordered all flags at state buildings to be lowered to half-staff in recognition of the sacrifice Lamont made to the state. “…

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by Josh Lanier