A 76-year-old man is in critical condition after a fire at an apartment building in Newington early Monday morning.
Firefighters responded to 1433 Willard Ave. at 2:41 a.m. Monday after receiving reports of a fire alarm and smoke and found heavy smoke coming from an apartment on the first floor.
The building was evacuated while fire crews worked to extinguish the fire.
Firefighters said the 76-year-old man was unconscious and was removed from the building. He was treated at the scene and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, where he remains in critical condition.
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The fire department said the blaze was brought under control within 30 minutes.
Several fire agencies responded to the scene. The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the fire marshal's office at 860-667-5910.
