The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported chimney fire at 7:49 PM at a 1½-story, wood-frame residential structure located on West Rocks Road.
The first arriving engine company reported fire showing from the upper third of an enclosed wooden chimney chase on the exterior of the home. Crews quickly stretched a handline to extinguish the exterior fire while a second line was advanced to the interior for fire attack and investigation.
Interior crews discovered the fire had extended into a wall cavity and into a bedroom. The fire was quickly located and extinguished. Utilities to the structure were secured as suppression operations continued. The main body of fire was knocked down within approximately 20 minutes. Companies remained on scene for about two hours to check for extension, open walls as needed, and ensure complete extinguishment of hot spots. The incident was held to a first alarm assignment.
Four occupants were displaced. No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office.
