4 Condo Units Destroyed, 8 Damaged in Naugatuck Fire: UPDATE

UPDATE, 11 A.M.

The Beacon Hose Fire Co. was on scene this morning for another mutual-aid response to the Naugatuck Fire Department at the Meadowland Estates condominiums on Horton Hill Road for a working structure fire, according to their post on Facebook.

The fire started at around 6 a.m. in the basement of a middle unit and spread to the first floor, second floor and attic.

Engine 3 was dispatched at 6:28 a.m., and a crew laid a hydrant line to start the initial attack. Our crew also provided ventilation, and later a crew on Rescue 4 joined for overhaul. The fire had been mostly knocked down by 9 a.m.

All residents safely escaped the building, but four condos were destroyed and eight others were damaged.

At least nine residents were displaced and two were transported to a hospital for smoke inhalation and minor burns.

The frigid weather this morning posed an extra challenge for firefighters on scene, as we had to rotate crews and provide constant rehab. A total of 15 Beacon Hose members, between fire and EMS, were on scene. Waterbury and Middlebury also responded.

Photo credit: Jeremy Rodorigo.

Original post: The Naugatuck Fire Department with the assistance of Beacon Falls Fire Department is on scene of a structure fire at 39-3 Horton Hill Road.

All persons safely exited the structure however the fire crews are still battling the fire to get it under control, said Police Lt. Bryan Cammarata.

Will update as info becomes available.