Fire Damages Unit in Milford Housing Complex

Fire that caused damage to a unit at a housing complex at 71 Jepson Drive in Milford around 1 p.m. on Monday started in a second-floor bedroom, according to fire officials.

The residents of the unit were away when the fire broke out, officials said. Other people who live in the six-unit building evacuated after hearing the fire alarm and called 911, according to fire officials.

Crews determined the fire started in a back bedroom and firefighters were able to quickly extinguish it.

The fire was contained to one unit, which suffered heavy damage, officials said, but there was some minor smoke damage to other units.

Investigators are trying to determine what sparked the fire.

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