Christmas Day 3rd Alarm in East Norwalk

Local 830 City of Norwalk Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Monday, December 25, 2023 at 08:55hrs.

The fire was located in East Norwalk at #32 Pine Hill Ave in a 2.5 story residential structure. Initial reports stated smoke in the basement.

Upon arrival, Engine 3 encountered smoke coming from the eaves and multiple windows. Occupants were outside stating that the building was evacuated but there were still 2 dogs inside. A working fire was declared as firefighters stretched a total of 3 handlines to the basement and floors above. Both dogs were located during a primary search and brought to a local animal clinic. The bulk of the fire was extinguished in 45 minutes by a 3rd alarm assignment consisting of 5 Engines, 2 ladder Trucks, a command vehicle, and 1 Heavy Rescue with all 33 on-duty Norwalk Professional Firefighters operating on scene. Fire companies remained on scene for over 2 hours due to the manpower intensive operation of locating and extinguishing multiple hotspots throughout numerous void spaces.

Station coverage was provided by the Town of Westport Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1081, Town of New Canaan Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3224, City of Stamford Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 786, and the Rowayton Volunteer Fire Department.

Currently, there are 2 occupants displaced by this blaze. There were no injuries reported to any firefighters or civilians. The Norwalk Fire Marshal’s Division is investigating the cause of the fire.