Several Families Displaced After Fire In Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, CT — Several families were displaced from their home after a fire in Wallingford on Tuesday, according to officials.

The American Red Cross is providing assistance to three families – eight adults and two children – after a fire on Ward Street in Wallingford, according to a news release.

American Red Cross responders included: Jim Murdy, Ginger Flynn, Cheryl Mackenize, Tim Castleman, Eldon Griffiths, Patty McNally, John Glendon, and Paul Bankowski.

“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.

“Red Cross caseworkers will connect with those affected in the coming days to work on a longer-term recovery plan. The Red Cross is able to provide assistance through the generosity of our donors and the commitment of our volunteers.”

No further information was immediately provided regarding the fire.