Child, Adult Hospitalized After Blaze in Torrington

An adult and a child were treated for smoke inhalation after fire tore through a three-story home in Torrington, displacing four families Tuesday afternoon.

The fire, which broke out around 11:30 a.m., destroyed the house at 404 Main Street.

Officials said there were no firewalls and the blaze spread quickly through the balloon-frame structure. The ceiling began to collapse while crews were inside, forcing them out, but firefighters said all first responders made it out safely.

Fire Destroys Home in Torrington

Seven adults and three children who lived in the home are receiving help from the American Red Cross, including housing, food, clothing and stuffed animals for the children.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation. 

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