Multiple Fire Departments Respond To Monroe House Fire

MONROE, CT — Firefighters from several departments responded to a house fire Tuesday afternoon on Monroe Turnpike, according to the Stevenson Volunteer Fire Company.

Crews were dispatched just after 5:30 p.m. to the 1300 block of Monroe Turnpike (Route 111) for a reported structure fire. Stevenson firefighters responded alongside the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department and Stepney Fire Department.

Fire officials said crews made a quick knockdown and prevented the fire from spreading. The homeowners were home at the time and were able to call 911 quickly, according to the fire company.

The cause of the fire was not immediately released.