Quick NFD Response Limits Damage on Woodward Ave

The City of Norwalk Fire Department responded to a house fire on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 3:38 AM.

The fire was located on Woodward Ave in a 3-story multi-family house. The initial call reported a fire in the first-floor furnace room. Upon arrival, firefighters found fire extending through the walls and staircase on the first floor to the second floor. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and prevented its spread to the upper floors.

All occupants safely evacuated on their own. One cat was found and safely removed by firefighters. The fire was extinguished in 25 minutes by a first-alarm assignment consisting of three engines, two trucks, one rescue, and the shift commander, totaling 25 personnel.
There were no reported injuries to firefighters or civilians. The Norwalk Fire Marshal Division is investigating the cause of the fire