The City of Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported kitchen fire at 261 Ely Ave, Building 17. Engine Co. 5 observed smoke showing from several 3rd floor windows in the front of the building upon arrival.

A handline was stretched to the fire apartment for extinguishment, while the building was searched, laddered, and horizontal ventilation was performed.

Fire crews contained the fire to ... (Full Story & Photos)

City of Norwalk Fire Department Marine Unit 229 responded to a distressed kayaker whose paddle had broken, leaving him unable to control the kayak in the strong tidal current on the Long Island Sound. The kayaker was also without a life vest. Marine Unit 229 quickly located the kayaker and safely brought them back to shore.

Marine Unit 229 and Marine Unit 238 are cross-staffed by Engine Co. 3 from ... (Full Story & Photos)

The City of Norwalk Fire Department responded to two nearly simultaneous residential structure fires on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

At approximately 12:46 p.m., the department was dispatched to West Norwalk Road for a report of smoke inside a residence and a possible fire. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered an active fire in the basement of a two-and-a-half-story, single-family home and declared a ... (Full Story & Photos)

The City of Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 115 Stuart Avenue at approximately 10:14 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

Norwalk Combined Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting a house fire with the possibility of occupants still inside the residence.Upon arrival, first-due companies encountered heavy fire in the rear of the 1½-story single-family residence ... (Full Story & Photos)

The City of Norwalk Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on South Main Street at approximately 10:33 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

Engine 5, Engine 2, Engine 3, Truck 2, Truck 1, Rescue 2, and Car 2 responded to the incident. Upon arrival, Engine 5 reported smoke and fire showing from the rear and side of a three-story wood-frame multi-family dwelling.

Engine 5 arrived within ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported fire at an occupied multifamily residence located on Arbor Drive at approximately 1:08 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Upon arrival, firefighters found residents attempting to extinguish the fire with a garden hose while other occupants evacuated the building. The fire originated on an exterior porch and had extended up the vinyl siding into the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The City of Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported sailboat fire near Belle Island in Long Island Sound this afternoon at 2:45 p.m.

NFD Marine Unit 238, staffed by members of Engine Company 3, responded to the location and found the stern of the sailboat heavily involved in fire. Before fire suppression began, the occupants of the vessel were safely removed by the Norwalk Police Marine Division. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on Ely Avenue on Saturday, June 13, at 4:22 p.m.
The building involved was a 2 story multifamily residence. While responding, fire companies observed a significant column of smoke visible from several blocks away. Upon arrival, Car 2 reported heavy fire showing from the side and rear of the structure, with smoke pushing from all floors.

Due ... (Full Story & Photos)