Norwalk Fire Department

Press Release

November 19, 2014

The Norwalk Fire Department responded to structure fire at 8 Bouton Street in the South Norwalk section of the city.  At 6:29 this evening Norwalk combined dispatch received numerous 911 calls reporting the fire burning up the front of the house.  The first fire engine arrived on scene in less than 5 minutes and found flames coming out of the first floor window in the front of the building and extending up the front of the building.  Two hose lines were stretched and used to put the fire out. The 2 family house was declared unfit for occupancy at this time and the Red Cross was called in to assist the 9 adults and 2 children that live at the house

25 Norwalk Firefighters responded to the blaze with 3 engines, 2 ladders, a rescue and command car. The fire was under control 23 minutes after arrival and crews remained on scene for over an hour checking for any hot spots.  No injuries were reported to any residents or firefighters.  

Norwalk Police blocked area roads and assisted in crowd control as fire crews worked the scene. Fire inspector Kirk McDonald from the Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the cause of the blaze.

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Deputy Chief Chris King

Norwalk Fire Department

121 Connecicut Ave.

Norwalk Ct. 06854

Ph: 203-854-0242

Fx: 203-854-0243