Fire Tears Through Monroe Home

Firefighters were on the scene of a fire at a home on Settlers Farm Road in Monroe on Monday afternoon.

Fire tore through the second floor of the 3,000 square feet colonial style home in the Whitney Farms section of Monroe a little after 4 p.m.

Chief William Davin was first on the scene, reporting heavy flames from the second floor of the house and a partial roof collapse. Approximately 45 volunteer firefighters, including a crew from White Hills in Shelton, manning seven engines, a ladder truck, and a rescue truck operated on scene and had the fire controlled within 25 minutes of arrival.

Davin said the snow and ice and the length of the driveway hampered operations, but firefighters did a terrific job containing the fire and none were injured. Residents of the neighborhood quickly began to dig out two nearby fire hydrants as fire trucks arrived on scene.

Crews from neighboring towns covered the fire stations while Monroe firefighters battled the fire.

The occupants were not at home when the fire broke out and are currently staying with family members, according to Davin.

Monroe firefighters continue to urge residents to participate in its “adopt a hydrant” program to ensure fire hydrants are shoveled out during the winter months.

The Red Cross is assisting the family of four displaced by the fire.The Red Cross is providing help with emergency food, clothing and household needs. Red Cross volunteers Joan Miller and Stephen Henderson responded to assist the family.

Image courtesy Monroe Volunteer Fire Department

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