6 People Rescued From Hartford Apartment Building Fire: Report

HARTFORD, CT — Six people were rescued from an apartment building fire at 820 Wethersfield Avenue in Hartford Sunday, and four of them were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, reported Fox61.

One of the hospitalized victims, who fire officials said had underlying medical conditions, was listed in critical condition, reported WTNH-TV.

The building is the same one that authorities said was where an arson fire was set in 2019. Manchester resident Eladia Vazquez was arrested on arson charges in connection with that blaze, which resulted injuries and the temporary displacement of residents from the 42-unit building.

Sunday's fire was reported at about 6:30 p.m., and Hartford fire marshals are investigating the cause. The fire reportedly began on the first floor and spread to the second floor.

The American Red Cross is helping a total of 57 people from 30 families who have been temporarily displaced following Sunday's fire — 45 adults and 12 children.

Among the items of assistance to the families is a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on cleanup; notification of important contacts; dealing with damaged items and more.

"The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other items a resident might need when suddenly displaced from their home by a fire," officials said.

Read the Fox61 story.