Hartford Firefighters Battle 3 Separate Structure Fires Monday, One Resident Burned: HFD

HARTFORD, CT — Hartford firefighters responded to three separate structure fires across the city on Monday, March 9, including two kitchen fires and a basement fire, with one person suffering a burn injury.

Crews from the Hartford Fire Department first handled a basement fire at 64 Haddam St. and a kitchen fire at 40 Center St., bringing both incidents under control, the HFD said in a statement.

Later that day, firefighters responded to another kitchen fire at 33 Flatbush Ave., where one person sustained a burn injury.

Fire crews extinguished the blaze and prevented it from spreading further.

The American Red Cross assisted residents displaced by two of the fires.

Following the Flatbush Avenue fire, the Red Cross provided emergency assistance to two families — eight adults and three children — whose homes were affected.

The organization supplied a recovery envelope with information on post-fire cleanup, contacting key agencies, and handling damaged belongings.

Displaced residents also received comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant, and shaving supplies.

The Red Cross said the affected families will connect with caseworkers in the coming days to develop longer-term recovery plans.

Separately, the Red Cross assisted one family — one adult and three children — displaced by the Center Street fire.

The organization said its disaster relief assistance is made possible through donations and volunteer support.

For information on the fires, click on this link.