1 Rescued From House Fire In Danbury

DANBURY, CT — A man was rescued from a burning Danbury home and taken to the hospital Monday afternoon, according to fire officials.

Danbury firefighters responded to West Lake Shore Drive around 1 p.m. for a reported house fire and were advised while responding that one person might still be inside the home.

Firefighters searched the home and located the man inside who was taken to Danbury Hospital. His condition remained unknown as of about 3:30 p.m.

The fire reached a second alarm as crews worked at the scene, according to Danbury Professional Fire Fighters Local 801.

Crews worked to bring the blaze under control, according to the Danbury Fire Department.

The Danbury Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire. No cause had been announced as of Monday evening.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available, fire officials said.