A firefighter is injured and three pets have died in a fire at an East Hartford home Wednesday afternoon.
The East Hartford Fire Department said a mayday was called after a firefighter was hurt and needed to be removed from the home. The firefighter was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Crews said two cats and one dog died in the fire. No other injuries were reported.
"This incident is a sobering reminder that any “bread and butter” routine fire can quickly devolve into chaos. Thanks to the hardworking professionals on scene, this incident did not result in a significant firefighter injury," the fire department said on Facebook.
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Multiple fire agencies were called in to assist. The cause is under investigation.
