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 with fire extending into both floors of the home. Radiant heat from the fire also ignited a detached garage and caused damage to the siding of a neighboring home.
Due to the volume of fire and the exposure hazard, a 2nd and 3rd alarm was quickly transmitted, bringing all 34 On-Duty Norwalk Professional Firefighters to the scene. Firefighters stretched multiple handlines to both floors of the residence and to the exterior to protect the exposure. Crews simultaneously conducted primary and secondary searches, ventilated the structure both horizontally and vertically, and secured the utilities. The bulk of the fire was brought under control within approximately 20 minutes. Fortunately, no occupants were inside the residence at the time of the fire.
No firefighter or civilian injuries were reported. The residence was undergoing renovations and was unoccupied; therefore, no residents were displaced. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Norwalk Fire Marshal’s Division.
Units:
Engine Co. 2, Engine Co. 1, Engine Co. 5 (RIT) Engine Co. 3, Engine Co. 4, Truck Co. 2, Truck Co. 1, Rescue Co. 2, Car 2 (Shift Commander), Car 3, Car 7, FMO, City of Norwalk PD, Norwalk Hospital EMS
Mutual Aid:
In Station Coverage:
NFD Station 1- Town of New Canaan FD
NFD Station 4- Westport FD
NFD Station 5- Rowayton VFD
