Firefighters battled both heavy flames and extreme cold at a home in Southport Thursday evening, according to the Fairfield Fire Department.
Crews from Fairfield, Bridgeport, Westport and Easton were called to 33 Chester Place around 5:30 p.m. after a neighbor spotted flames coming from the roof, firefighters said.
Everyone made it out safely, but frozen hoses and ladders posed a constant problem, according to the Fairfield Fire Department. Firefighters worked on rotations to avoid exposure to the elements.
"Freezing temperatures and wind chills encountered by crews battling the fire created extremely dangerous conditions, but thanks to their professionalism and diligence no serious injuries were sustained by fire personnel," Fairfield Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola said in a statement Thursday night.
They kept fire damage to a minimum, but smoke and water seeped into the rooms below the origin of the flames, according to the Fairfield Fire Department. A fire marshal took control of the scene around 9 p.m. and Fairfield crews stayed to help investigate.
