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Fire Breaks Out in West Haven Home Where University Students Lived

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Several people were forced out of a Gilbert Street home by a fire in West Haven Tuesday morning.

Firefighters responded to the home around 6 a.m. and found fire coming from the third floor.

There are eight total residents who live in the home and some of those residents are students at the University of New Haven, according to fire officials.

"The university is grateful that, according to reports, none of dwelling’s residents were injured in the fire, and the university is working with local authorities to gather additional information," an university spokesperson said.

It is not clear yet what started the fire. The fire chief said there was a party at the location that ended sometime between 3:30 a.m. and 4 a.m.

One person suffered minor injuries.

The university has been contacted about housing for the displaced students.

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