Stamford Resident Seriously Injured in Early Morning Fire on Clinton Avenue

STAMFORD, CT (December 7, 2024) – At 5:15 AM, Stamford firefighters were dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 17 Clinton Avenue.

Engine 3 and Truck 3 from the West Side fire station arrived on scene in three minutes and found smoke and fire visible from windows on the first floor of an end unit of a three-story row house, multi-family building.

In addition, neighbors reported to firefighters that an occupant was visible at a window at the rear of the structure. Firefighters from Truck 3 raced to get a ground ladder in placed to rescue the occupant, but his injuries were so severe that he jumped from the window prior to their arrival. As firefighters worked to aggressively extinguish the fire at the front of the building, firefighters also worked to treat the injured occupant at the rear of the building. In addition, firefighters received several reports of additional missing occupants inside the building and adjacent units that necessitated the need for additional personnel.

A second alarm was struck upon the arrival of the Shift Commander, sending an additional engine and ladder company to the scene. First and second alarm companies worked to quickly bring the fire under control and search for additional occupants. Fortunately, no occupants were found.

The fire was placed under control within 20 minutes of the initial arrival. Firefighters remained on the scene for an additional two hours performing overhaul and salvage duties. Firefighters contained the fire to the unit of origin with no damage extending to the adjacent units in the building.

A total of 5 Engine Companies, 2 Truck Companies, 1 Heavy Rescue Company, and both on-duty Deputy Chiefs operated at the scene with a total of 50 fire department personnel.

There were no injuries to firefighters working at the scene.

The injured occupant sustained life threatening injuries and was transported by Stamford Emergency Medical Services personnel to Stamford Hospital.

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

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

“This was an all-hands effort by first and second alarm companies. Initial arriving firefighters were confronted with a very dynamic and dangerous situation. Thanks to the collective efforts of all members, the fire was quickly brought under control and damage contained to the unit of origin.” Deputy Chief & Incident Commander Matt Palmer

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