At 22:15hrs on Monday May 8th, Norwalk Professional Firefighters were alerted by Norwalk Combined 911 center of a reported house on fire on Cossitt Rd.

Engines Companies 2, 5, and 1 as RIT, Truck Companies 2, 1, Rescue Co. 2, and Car 2 (Shift Commander) responded on the initial assignment.

Upon arrival of Car 2, a heavy volume of fire was visible on all floors of the private dwelling with multiple vehicles also on fire in the driveway.

A 2nd alarm of fire was quickly sounded which brought Engine 3 into the scene. NFD Local 830 members mounted an aggressive attack with 3 handlines on well advanced fire condition’s and were hampered by heavy clutter conditions in the home and a significant fire load in the garage which included auto parts and numerous propane tanks that complicated extinguishment efforts.

A subsequent 3rd alarm was transmitted for Engine 4 to respond which brought all 33 On-Duty NFD Local 830 members to the scene. One Norwalk Professional Firefighter was transported to an area hospital for treatment by Norwalk Hospital EMS after operating on scene. Two neighbors were also treated for smoke inhalation. Sadly one cat perished in the residence. All six occupants and one dog were able to safely escape. The Red Cross is assisting the occupants. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Norwalk Fire Marshals Division.

While all on duty NFD members were operating at the fire scene. Mutual aid from the City of Stamford FD Local 786, Town of New Canaan FD Local 3224, Town of Westport FD Local 1081 and Rowayton VFD covered the city.