Child, Adult Hospitalized After Blaze in Torrington
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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.
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One adult and a child were taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation after fire tore through a three-story home in Torrington this afternoon.
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Crews responded to 404 Main Street and firefighters were forced out when the building partially collapsed.
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Officials said there were no firewalls and the blaze spread quickly through the balloon-frame structure.
The cold did not pose a problem, according to officials.
Janine St John, of Torrington
However, wind was a factor and one fire department had issues responding because of a crash across town.
Janine St John, of Torrington
Four people live in the home and everyone is accounted for, officials said.
Janine St John, of Torrington
What caused the blaze is under investigation.
Janine St John, of Torrington
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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.
