Family Displaced, 1 Critically Injured, In Danbury Townhouse Fire

DANBURY, CT — One family was displaced and one resident was critically injured by a fire at their townhouse Wednesday morning, the Danbury Fire Department is reporting.

Firefighters were called the Sterling Woods Townhouse complex off of Nabby Road at 8:14 with a report of a garage fire. First responders found a column of heavy smoke, prompting a second alarm.

Crews battled a large amount of fire from the garage of a 2 ½ story wood frame condo end unit, requiring a third alarm response, according to the DFD.

The one resident of the townhouse home at the time of the fire was treated by emergency medical services before being taken to the Danbury Hospital Emergency Room in critical condition.

No other injuries were reported and adjacent unit occupants were permitted to return to their homes once the fire was under control, at 9:09 a.m.

The Danbury Emergency Management director assisted with coordination of local resources and American Red Cross Connecticut was contacted to assist the displaced family.

The fire is under investigation by the Danbury Fire Marshal.