Fire Displaces 12 In Stratford: Officials

STRATFORD, CT — Twelve people, including three children, were displaced from their home after a fire Wednesday morning on Guzzi Driver in Stratford, according to officials.

Crews arrived at the scene around 11:10 a.m. and reported a fully involved structure fire, according to Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Robert Daniel.

“Under the command of Assistant Chief Brennan, Engines 1, 2, 3, 4, Tac5 and Truck 1 responded with a total of 22 firefighters and 1 Safety Officer,” Daniel wrote in a news release. “The fire was located inside the living room of the 1,000 square foot ranch style single family home. The fire was under control in approx. 20 minutes. The Milford and Bridgeport Fire Departments provided station coverage during the incident. There were no injuries reported.”

Daniel said two adults and an infant were home at the time of the fire and escaped unharmed.

“There were no working smoke alarms inside the dwelling at the time of the fire,” Daniel wrote. “The American Red Cross is assisting the 12 occupants as the residence is not habitable at this time.

“The Stratford Fire Dept. canvassed the neighborhood after the fire and checked residents’ smoke alarms. Smoke alarms were installed in two residences.”

Stratford residents are reminded to call the Fire Marshal’s office at 203-385-4073 for a free smoke alarm survey.

The origin and cause of the fire is being investigated by the Stratford Fire Marshal’s office, according to Daniel.