Norwalk Fire Department

Press Release

                                                                                                                               July 3, 2022

On Sunday July 3, 2022 at approximately 5:03 pm. The Norwalk Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 34 Magnolia Avenue. The assignment was held to the first alarm with 3 Engines, 2 Trucks, 1 Rescue and a Command Car responding. Fire was showing from a second floor window upon arrival with smoke pushing from the 4 corners of a 2 ½ story wood frame home.. A primary search of the occupancy resulted in the rescue of a family pet that was treated by Norwalk EMS at the scene. Norwalk Police did an excellent job with traffic and crowd control. The fire was brought under control in 24 minutes.

Fire inspector David Burrows is investigating the cause of the fire and has posted the home unfit for occupancy.

Respectfully,

Michael P. McCallum

Deputy Chief, PLT-3                                     

City of Norwalk

Fire Department                       

121 Connecticut Avenue

Norwalk, CT 06854

Office:  (203) 854-0242

Email:  MMcCallum@norwalkct.org