Firefighter Injured In Downtown High-Rise Fire: Stamford FD

STAMFORD, CT — A firefighter was injured Monday night while battling a three-alarm blaze at a downtown Stamford high-rise apartment building, according to the Stamford Fire Department.

No other injuries were reported as numerous occupants were safely evacuated, and the fire was quickly contained.

At 7:59 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a report of a fire alarm at a 12-story apartment building at 60 Strawberry Hill Ave.

Several residents in the building called 911 reporting black smoke on the eighth floor, SFD Deputy Chief Matt Palmer said in a news release.

Due to the location of the fire and the difficulties associated with firefighting operations in a tall building, a second alarm was sounded.

According to Palmer, firefighters quickly ascended to the eighth floor, and contained the fire to the apartment of origin. However, smoke and heat had already traveled throughout the upper floors and stairwells of the building.

A third alarm was sounded as a result, and the fire was then placed under control. Overall, 49 SFD personnel worked at the scene, Palmer said.

A firefighter was injured and taken to Stamford Hospital for further evaluation, Palmer said.

The SFD Mechanical Division, SFD Training Division, Stamford Emergency Medical Services, Greenwich Emergency Medical Services and the Stamford Police Department all provided scene support.

The Norwalk Fire Department and Stamford Volunteer Fire Departments provided station coverage during the fire.

The Stamford Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire.