Crime & Safety
Fire Rips Through Montville House, 3 Hospitalized
A teen is being lauded for alerting his family to the fire. 'Fires can happen out of nowhere...Not all have outcomes like this one.'
MONTVILLE, CT — Three people suffered smoke inhalation in a Montville house fire Thursday night, according to WFSB 3-TV. Police are lauding a teen for his quick reactions in alerting his family to the fire.
The fire on Maple Avenue was reported at 11:40 p.m. Flames were leaping from a bedroom window when firefighters arrived.
Three of the five people in the home were hospitalized. They suffered smoke inhalation and were later released, WFSB 3-TV reported.
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The fire is under investigation.
Montville police posted the following on Facebook about the fire:
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"Awesome job by our dispatchers, police officers, town fire fighters (paid and volunteer), and mutual aid from other local departments. Thank you to all who assisted with last nights fire. Although the home suffered significant damage, everyone was able to get out with minor injuries.
"Great job to the teen who was able to quickly react and save his family. Fires can happen out of nowhere and spread quickly. Not all have outcomes like this one. It is important to teach your kids how to react in case you have a fire in your house. Discuss an exit plan.
"Our thoughts go out to the family during these tough times."
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