February 28, 2022

The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire this morning, at 172 Main Street, at 2:00 am. Upon arrival, heavy smoke was pushing from the attic of a 2 story home, attached to the rear of a strip mall on the corner of Main and Center Avenue. Firefighters quickly advanced a hose line to the attic, ventilated the roof and extinguish a mattress fire that had extended to the contents of the room. The 2 occupants, that were home at the time of the fire were able to flee the home before firefighters arrived.

Firefighters remained on scene till 3:15am picking up hose and equipment. 3 Engines, 2 Trucks, a Rescue and Command Car responded, with 25 firefighters. Fire inspector Bryan Scully is investigating the cause of the fire and has posted the home unfit for occupancy. The two occupants were staying with friends, till repairs could be made.

Deputy Chief Edward Prescott

121 Connecticut Avenue

Norwalk, CT 06851

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