Fire Displaces 5 In Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, CT — Five people were displaced from their homes after a fire Sunday in Wallingford, according to officials.

The American Red Cross is helping five adults after a fire on Mansion Road in Wallingford, according to a news release.

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The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families' immediate needs. Red Cross responders included Paul Bankowski, Ray Denardis, Kevin Bunnell and Kathy Wong.

"The Red Cross also provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on cleanup; notification of important contacts; dealing with damaged items and more," officials wrote in the news release. "The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant, shaving supplies and other items a resident might need when suddenly displaced from their home by a fire."