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West Haven fatal 2nd alarm 221 Tetlow St. 
10/30/19 West Haven, CT – Firefighters arrived to find smoke showing from both floors of a two-story private dwelling. They were alerted while enroute that one occupant was reported trapped. Members of Truck 1 arrived and started forcible entry and searches under colliers mansion conditions. One handicapped victim was located on the first floor. Members had difficulty with removal due to the hoarding conditions. The fire rapidly extended to the second floor and through the roof. Firefighters were withdrawn due to the conditions and darkened down the fire with a quick exterior attack. The victim was pronounced at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the state and local fire marshal.

Firefighters on aerial ladder tip at house fire with smoke
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Firefighters on aerial ladder tip at house fire with flames
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Firefighters on aerial ladder tip at house fire with flames
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2 Alarm fire in West Haven CT
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2 Alarm fire in West Haven CT
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Firefighters retreat down aerial ladder at fire
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massive smoke from house on fire
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massive smoke from house on fire
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Firefighter with hose line at house fire
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Firefighters overhaul after a house fire
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1 1/2 story bungalow on 59th Avenue in Cicero, IL (12/8/16) – heavy smoke on arrival. First companies had fire on the second floor. Some gusty winds knocked over a ladder and injured 1 FF who was transported – condition unknown. Tim Olk

Chicago style bungalow on fire

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Chicago style bungalow on fire

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Firefighters venting roof with flames and smoke

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Firefighters after venting roof with flames and smoke

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Firefighters after venting roof with flames and smoke

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Cicero firefighter

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Cicero firefighter

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Cicero Fire Department Engine 3

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