New Milford 2-Alarmer

Just after1815 on April 22, 2023, Central Communications dispatched the New Milford Fire Department to Holly Street for a fire on the side of the home. On arrival, Chief 302 reported heavy fire on the Delta side of a large two-story frame private dwelling extending into the attic. As companies arrived, searches were conducted and lines were stretched to protect the Delta exposure which sustained heat damage to its exterior. With heavy fire through-out the attic, a second alarm was requested and, with a minorroof collapse, command ordered the building evacuated. Two ladder towers were set up and, along with several exteriorhandlines, the main body of fire was knocked down in about 30 minutes. Crews remained on the scene forseveral hours, no injuries were reported and the origin was underinvestigation.