Family Displaced, 2 Dogs Rescued From Fire On Christmas: Norwalk FD

NORWALK, CT — Two people were displaced from their home, and two dogs were rescued during a three-alarm fire Christmas morning in Norwalk, according to officials.

Crews responded to Pine Hill Avenue around 9 a.m. Monday on the report of a structure fire. Initial reports said there was smoke in the basement of the home, according to Norwalk Deputy Fire Chief Adam Markowitz.

Arriving crews encountered smoke coming from the eaves and multiple windows, according to Markowitz. The occupants were outside and told firefighters that the building was evacuated, but there were still two dogs inside.

Markowitz said both dogs were found during a primary search and taken to a local animal clinic.

“The bulk of the fire was extinguished in 45 minutes by a 3rd alarm assignment consisting of five Engines, two ladder trucks, a command vehicle, and one Heavy Rescue totaling 33 personnel,” Markowitz wrote in a news release. “Fire companies remained on scene for over two hours to locate and extinguish multiple hotspots throughout.

“Station coverage was provided by the Westport, New Canaan, Rowayton, and Stamford fire departments.”

No injuries were reported, according to Markowitz.

The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Norwalk Fire Marshal Division.