Help Sought For Families Impacted By Large Avon Fire: UPDATE

AVON, CT — A massive fire Sunday night damaged an apartment building in Avon, according to multiple reports, impacting several families in town.

As a result, the local social services department is organizing a gift card drive to help those impacted by the Sunday night blaze.

WFSB Channel 3 reported the fire was at 44 Avonwood Road, with about 58 units in total impacted by the blaze.

According to WTNH Channel 8, two firefighters suffered "minor injuries" during the battle.

That fight, WTNH reported, also included crews from the Avon Volunteer Fire Department and nearby towns such as Berlin, Wethersfield, and Newington.

The Avon Social Services Department Monday afternoon said it is hosting a gift card donation drive to help families suffering after the fire.

"All gift cards will be given directly to those affected by the fire," wrote the Town of Avon Social Services Department.

"We suggest donating gift cards that can be used to purchase essentials such as food, clothing, medicines, personal care items, and household goods from local stores."

Gift cards, the town suggests, could be via VISA, grocery stores, Walmart, CVS/Walgrees, Marshals'/Home Goods, and Kohl's.

Those looking to donate gift cards can do so in person at the Town of Avon's Social Services Department, 60 W. Main St., Building No. 5, Avon, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. They can also be mailed to the department at that address as well.

For more information, call the Avon Social Services Department at 860-409-4346.

For the full WFSB Channel 3 report, click on this link.

For the full WTNH Channel 8 report, click on this link.