RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE

STAMFORD, CT (June 3, 2023) – At 8:49 PM, Stamford firefighters were dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 143 Cold Spring Road.

First-arriving fire units from the nearby Woodside Fire Station arrived at the scene in less than two minutes and found a fire in an attached garage of a two-family home.

Firefighters from Engine Co. 5 were able to quickly extinguish a fire involving a dryer and adjacent stored materials in the garage. 

The fire was placed under control within 5 minutes of the initial arrival. Firefighters remained on scene for an additional hour performing overhaul and salvage duties.

A total of 4 Engine Companies, 1 Truck Company, 1 Heavy Rescue Company, and the Shift Commander operated at the scene with a total of 27 career personnel.

All occupants of the home safely evacuated prior to the arrival of fire units.

There were no injuries to firefighters.

Additional scene support was provided by the Stamford Emergency Medical Services, the Stamford Fire Department Mechanical Division, and the Stamford Police Department.

The Stamford Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause and origin of the fire. 

Incident Details (if applicable):

Incident Number: 23–5033
Incident Location: 143 Cold Spring Road, Stamford, CT
Incident Date: 2023-06-03 20:49:00.0

CONTACT INFO:

Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Palmer
(203) 977-5600

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