A firefighter was hospitalized and four people displaced when fire broke out at a home in New Haven early Sunday.
Fire officials said crews were called to 75 Dorman St. around 2:30 a.m. When they arrived, flames were shooting out of the home.
The assistant fire chief says two adults and an infant were on the first floor and a single adult was on the second, but everyone was able to escape unharmed.
It took firefighters about 30 minutes to get the blaze under control.
The weather created challenges for firefighters, and one was hospitalized for medical reasons. His condition was not immediately clear.
“Always challenges this time of year. Firefighters face extreme conditions at this time of year: extreme cold, slip/fall hazards, freezing conditions. This time of year is very difficult for us,” said Assistant Chief Mark Vendetto.
There’s isn’t a lot of visible fire damage from the outside of the home, except on the side of the house, where firefighters said the flames traveled from the first floor to the attic. Fire officials said there is significant fire damage inside and the house is currently inhabitable.
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The American Red Cross is assisting the residents. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
