2-Alarm Fire Displaces 6 In Meriden

MERIDEN, CT — Six people were displaced from their home after a two-alarm fire on Sherman Avenue early Sunday morning in Meriden, according to officials.

All city fire companies worked to quickly contain the fire, according to fire officials. The fire marshal’s office, Meriden police and Hunter’s Ambulance also responded to the scene, according to a post on the Meriden Fire Local 1148 union’s Facebook page.

The American Red Cross is providing assistance to one family – four adults and two children – after the fire.

“The Red Cross also provided 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,” officials wrote in a news release. “The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as deodorant, toothbrushes, shaving supplies and other items a resident might need when suddenly displaced from their home by a fire.

“Those affected will connect with Red Cross caseworkers in the coming days to work on a longer-term recovery plan. The Red Cross is able to provide assistance through the generosity of our donors and commitment of our volunteers.”