Windsor Street Fire Kills 7 Family Pets

EAST HAVEN, CT — The call came in at 11:30 a.m. that the basement in a raised ranch home was on fire on Windsor Street. Firefighters had the blaze under control in 15 minutes.

And while a family were not home and so are safe, not all their pets survived.

Tragically, cats, dogs and a rabbit perished.

But firefighters were able to resuscitate one dog who East Haven Fire Chief Matt Marcarelli said is being treated in a local animal hospital.

Just before noon it was reported East Haven firefighters responded to, and began battling and soon knocked down, a house fire. People inside were safely taken out but are now displaced. It was reported and heard on Branford and East Haven fire dispatch that at around 12:30 firefighters were checking for "hot spots." Mutual aid was provided by Branford and North Branford fire departments.

The American Red Cross is helping.

In a press release, it says it is providing comfort kits including things people need "when suddenly displaced from their home by a fire" and information on how to deal with the aftermath.

"Those affected will connect with Red Cross caseworkers in the coming days to work on a longer-term recovery plan," the release said.