Fire Severely Damages Downtown Milford Restaurant

MILFORD, CT — A downtown Milford restaurant was severely damaged by fire Sunday evening. Just before 9 p.m. fire crews responded to a blaze inside of Flames Mediterranean Grill located at 12 Daniel St.

An employee of a neighboring restaurant called 911 and discovered the fire after someone reported an odor of smoke in the area, said Battalion Chief Anthony Fabrizi.

Firefighting units arrived on scene and found the restaurant engulfed with thick black smoke. Fire crews forced entry through the front doors of the structure and advanced hose lines into the building in order to suppress the blaze, the fire official said.

The fire was brought under control in approximately fifteen minutes. Although firefighters managed to gain control of the blaze very quickly, the business suffered extensive heat and smoke damage, Fabrizi said. An adjacent real estate office and barber shop were not affected by the fire.

The Milford Fire Marshal’s division is conducting an investigation of the incident, and a cause has not officially been released. The restaurant was reported to be closed for the evening at the time of the blaze.

"When a structure fire occurs, it is imperative to evacuate the residence and call 911 from outside of the building. As a reminder...Proper functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors save lives. Please check yours today," Fabrizi said.