Cat Killed In Norwalk House Fire, Home A 'Total Loss': FD

NORWALK, CT — A cat was killed in a Norwalk house fire late Monday night, in which a "hoarding condition" was a factor, according to fire officials.

In a news release, Deputy Chief Steve Shay said the house fire was reported around 10:15 p.m. on Cossitt Road.

According to Shay, fire could be seen on each floor of the two-story home, which also included a basement apartment, when crews arrived. Three cars were also on fire in the driveway.

A "hoarding condition" at the home, along with flammable liquids, propane tanks, motorcycles and a number of car parts in the garage, contributed to the large blaze and made it difficult to extinguish, Shay said.

All residents and one dog managed to exit the home safely, however a cat was killed in the house fire, Shay said.

Two neighbors were treated for smoke inhalation and one firefighter was brought to Norwalk Hospital with heat exhaustion. The house was a total loss and all six residents were displaced, according to Shay.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, Shay said.