1 Injured, Building Evacuated In Kitchen Fire In Westport Apartment

WESTPORT, CT — One person was injured in a Friday evening kitchen fire in an apartment on Bridge Street in Westport, according to Westport Assistant Chief Brian Meadows.

The 6:30 p.m. resulted in the evacuation of the Saugatuck apartments, though no other injuries were reported.

Firefighters were able to douse the initial visible fire on the stove with a water can, but "crews reported that fire had extended into the cabinets and walls," which required additional work to extinguish.

"Westport EMS responded and assisted with removing one occupant from the building and providing patient transport to a local hospital," Meadows wrote in a statement. "Additionally, multiple Westport police officers assisted in evacuating the numerous residents from the building."

After the smoke was ventilated, and CO levels were monitored, tenants were allowed to return to their apartments.

The incident is being investigated by the Westport Fire Marshal’s Office, according to Meadows.