Litchfield House Fire

Litchfield (NH) Fire and Police responded to a report of an attached garage on fire on WinterCircle. Responders arrived to find the garage and several vehicles engulfed in heavy fire. Asecond alarm was requested bringing multiple departments. The fire quickly spread into the living area of the house. Heavy winds spread embers into wooded areas creating small brush fires that firefighters had to contend with. Five people and three dogs escaped safely from the house. Asmoke detectoralerted the family to the fire. The Salvation

Army was called to the scene to assist the residents. Atotal of eight people were residing in the house, and only five were home at the time of the fire. Afterthe bulk of the fire was brought undercontrol firefighters entered the house and saved personal belongings including computers, framed photos, the ashes of someone in a memorial box, clothes and a safe.

- Fire News photos by Jeffrey Hastings, Patrick Kerrigan, and Sean Fesko/911 ERV

2nd Alarm in Holbrook

On March 21, 2023, Holbrook (MA) Fire Department responded to Union Street forsmoke coming from a house. Upon arrival, companies had smoke showing and a working fire was struck followed by a second alarm, bringing mutual aid to the scene. The fire was in a large 2-1/2 story wood frame rooming house located in Holbrook Square. Fire was on the second floorwith extension to the third. Companies stretched numerous interiorhandlines but heavy fire conditions took over the third floorand burned through the roof. Chief McFadden ordered all members from the building and an exteriorattack using a ladderpipe and multiple handlines was employed. One person was transported to South Shore Hospital by Avon Fire Ambulance with smoke inhalation.

Bloomfield 2-Alarmer

On March 16, 2023, Bloomfield (CT) Fire Department, with mutual aid from Simsbury, fought a second alarm fire on DuncasterRoad. Apasserby reported to the police a structure fire and companies arrived to a well involved house.

Naugatuck Condominium Fire

At approximately 0915 on March 8, 2023, the Naugatuck (CT) Fire Department was dispatched to Lantern Park Drive fora structure fire. First units found heavy smoke showing from a wing of the Lantern Park Condominiums. The fire, which had quite a head start and being fueled by heavy winds, quickly spread throughout the attic of the structure. Fourunits were reported to be involved and all occupants (approximately 20) made it to safety, with one dog being successfully rescued. Units from Waterbury and Beacon Falls responded to the scene as mutual aid. The Red Cross will be helping those who were displaced.