New Haven Firefighters Battling Tuesday Afternoon 3-Alarm Newhallville House Fire

NEW HAVEN, CT —Update:

New Haven Fire Chief Dan Coughlin said firefighters responded at 2:18 p.m. for reports of smoke from the building. Arriving on the scene, firefighters found two buildings, both three story, on fire. One building was well-involved with fire and a second alarm was immediately called. Due to the warm weather and volume of fire, a third alarm was eventually called. There were no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation. Both buildings are heavily damaged. Nine adults and 11 children are displaced.

Update: The blaze is now a 3-alarm, per fire officials.

The fire has extended to a neighboring building the department posted to social media.

East Haven Fire Department Chief Matt Marcarelli confirmed his department is sending mutual aid.

"We're headed to the city for station coverage," he said.

Original story:

An active house fire in Newhallville is being fought by New Haven firefighters.

The fire department was called shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday to 289 Division St. for a fire on a porch of a three-family, two-and-a-half-story wood-frame house.

Firefighters report the fire was "going good," meaning they encountered a well-involved blaze.

Emergency crews have a large presence, blocking vehicle access between Dixwell and Winchester avenues.

Check back for updates.

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