A firefighter was taken to the hospital and about 20 people were displaced after a fire tore through a condominium on Lantern Park Drive in Naugatuck Wednesday morning.
Responding firefighters said Building 145 had heavy fire coming from it. Crews ultimately extinguished the blaze, but not before heavy damage was done.
The injured firefighter suffered a minor back injury and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. No other injuries were reported.
The fire department used their drone to put out hot spots once the fire was knocked down.
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Officials said several units in the building were affected and a total of 21 people were displaced. The American Red Cross said they were called in to assist 12 adults and nine children.
Crews said all seven units suffered fire and water damage, and are inhabitable. Three units have severe structural damage, according to the fire department.
The families displaced in Wednesday's fire will connect with Red Cross caseworkers in the coming days to work on a long-term recovery plan.
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The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation. Several nearby fire departments assisted.
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