New Details About Milford Fire Where Man Jumped From Window

MILFORD, CT — A Berwyn Street resident was hospitalized after jumping out of a second-floor window in order to escape a fire, a top fire official said. The fire was reported just before 9 a.m. at 64 Berwyn Street Wednesday.

Fire broke out in the basement area of a single-family home. Firefighters arrived and saw smoke coming from the basement and first floor areas of the house, said Fire Battalion Chief Anthony Fabrizi. Firefighters quickly put out the fire and prevented it from spreading throughout the home.

Two family members managed to escape without injury, but one man was forced to evacuate from a second-story bedroom window due to a dangerous smoke condition, Fabrizi said. He was treated on scene and transported to Milford Hospital for evaluation.

A Milford Red Cross representative arrived on scene to provide assistance for the displaced family. The Milford Fire Marshal’s division is investigating the incident.

"As a reminder...Proper functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors save lives. Please check yours today," Fabrizi said.

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