Firefighter Injured Battling Blaze In North Haven

NORTH HAVEN, CT — One firefighter was injured while battling a 2-alarm fire Monday night at a manufacturing plant in North Haven. The firefighter’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening and no civilians were injured, according to Chief Paul Januszewski. Firefighters responded to Ulbrich Shaped Wire, located at 55 Defco Park Road, at about 5 p.m. after employees called 911 to report a fire on the manufacturing floor.

The first-arriving units reported heavy fire showing and immediately stretched hose lines to attack the flames. The fire, which appeared to start in a single piece of machinery on the floor, did not reach the building's high ceilings, and the sprinkler system was not activated, according to a press release.

About 12 employees were working at the time of the fire and they were all immediately accounted for. One firefighter was treated at the scene for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening and no civilians were hurt.

The Hamden Fire Department provided mutual aid assistance at the scene. Fire units began to clear the scene by 7:15 p.m.

The fire is under investigation by the North Haven Fire Department. A preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was caused by a machine malfunction. Employees tried to use fire extinguishers to put out the flames before they evacuated from the building. The company estimated damages at $850,000.

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