2 Injured, Family Displaced In Norwich House Fire

NORWICH, CT — Two people were hospitalized following a fire in Norwich on Thursday night, according to Norwich Firefighters Local 892.

Firefighters responded at 8:57 p.m. to a home on Sunnyside Avenue on a report of a fire. Neighbors said they could see the fire at the back of the house through the woods.

Firefighters were able to knock down much of the blaze, but a nearby hydrant was frozen so a 500-gallon water tank had to be used. A hose line was then used at the rear of the home so firefighters could knock down the fire on the porch, according to fire officials.

Firefighters called in a second alarm and mutual aid arrived from other area fire departments.

Police carried out a victim from the home who was taken by ambulance to the hospital. A second victim was also taken by ambulance to the hospital a short while later.

The Norwich Fire Marshal's Office is investigating.

Norwich Public Utilities and the American Red Cross are assisting the displaced family.