Branford Home Declared Uninhabitable After Fire

BRANFORD, CT – The Branford Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 51 Sliver St., a two-family residence, at approximately 8:58 p.m. Saturday.

Firefighters arrived to find significant flames on the rear porch, which had spread to both the first and second floors of the home.

Crews began an aggressive interior fire attack and conducted a primary search of the residence. The fire was brought under control within about one hour. Firefighters remained at the scene for an extended period to ensure complete extinguishment and address any remaining hot spots.

The dwelling was occupied at the time of the fire. Neighbors helped evacuate a second-floor occupant before the fire department arrived. No injuries were reported among residents or firefighters. Firefighters operated in bitter cold temperatures and icy conditions during suppression efforts.

All responding units cleared the scene by approximately 11:30 p.m. Due to the fire damage, the residence was declared uninhabitable. First Selectman Josh Brooks coordinated with Branford Counseling and Community Services to assist displaced residents with temporary shelter. The American Red Cross also provided assistance.

The Guilford Fire Department provided on-scene mutual aid, and the East Haven Fire Department covered Branford fire stations. The Branford Fire Department thanked both departments for their assistance.

Thanks were also extended to the Branford Police Department for traffic control and scene safety, and to emergency telecommunicators for coordinating resources and managing other incidents. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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