Firefighters Injured in ‘Fast-Moving’ Fire That Heavily Damaged Stratford Home

STRATFORD, CT — Two Stratford firefighters were injured while battling a “fast-moving” fire late Wednesday night that left a Huntington Road home uninhabitable, according to fire officials.

Firefighters responded to the home, located at 472 Huntington Road, at about 10:15 p.m. and arrived to find a large volume of fire working its way through the first floor of the two-story, single family home, according to Stratford Deputy Chief / Fire Marshal Brian Lampart.

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“Under the command of Assistant Chief Camperlengo, firefighters were able to contain the fast-moving fire to the first floor of the structure, however, extensive fire damage was made to four rooms at this level and damaging smoke / heat throughout the remainder making this home uninhabitable,” Lampart said in a press release. “A lieutenant and one firefighter were overcome by the fast-moving fire as they entered the front door causing minor injuries that resulted in them being transported to a local hospital. Both the lieutenant and firefighter were released later in the evening after being treated.”

The Bridgeport and Milford fire departments assisted both at the scene and town coverage during the incident.

The Stratford Fire Marshal’s Office is actively investigating the cause of the fire, according to Lampart.

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