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2-Alarm fire in West Haven, CT – September 15, 2018

Posted by firescenesadmin on October 31, 2018
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West Haven 2nd alarm dwelling fire 96 Richards St.

09/15/18 West Haven, CT – West Haven firefighters responded to 96 Richards St for an occupied dwelling fire. Upon arrival they found a one and a half story, wood frame, with heavy smoke showing. Occupants were advising them that a blind man was trapped in the basement. A second alarm was transmitted as companies went to work. Five lines were stretched and operated as trucks opened up and conducted primary searches. One male victim was found in the basement and removed to the hospital in grave condition. The fire extended to the 1st floor before being brought under control in about forty five minutes. The cause of the fire is unknown and being investigated by the state and local fire marshal. Several firefighters were treated for minor injuries and released.

Firefighter opens hydrant during fire

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smoke from house fire

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smoke from house fire

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Firefighters enter house filled with smoke

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Firefighters enter house filled with smoke

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Firefighters enter house filled with smoke

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Firefighters enter house filled with smoke

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Firefighters enter house filled with smoke

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Firefighters crawl from basement after rescuing a victim

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Firefighters crawl from basement after rescuing a victim

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Firefighters crawl from basement after rescuing a victim

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Firefighters after rescuing a fire victim

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Firefighters in West Have CT at the scene of a fire in a house

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