Update: Officials said Thursday morning that two people have died and another has serious injuries after a fire in Wallingford on Wednesday. See the original story below.
At least two people have been taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a fire broke out at a multi-family home in Wallingford.
The fire happened Wednesday evening on Geneva Avenue.
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One person was transported to the hospital by LifeStar. Another person was also taken to the hospital with serious injuries, crews said.
Deputy Fire Chief Sam Wilson said firefighters encountered heavy black smoke at the scene. They said the conditions inside the home made it difficult to conduct rescue efforts.
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The fire department said the blaze broke out on the second floor. It's unknown if the fire spread to the rest of the building.
Fire officials are still working to determine how many people were in the home during the fire.
The American Red Cross was called in to help the three families affected. They'll be staying at local hotels for the night.
Geneva Street was closed for several hours on Wednesday night. It reopened around 12:15 p.m. Thursday, according to police.
Connecticut State Police was called in to assist with the investigation. The fire marshal is yet to determine the cause.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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