Torrington Fire: Porch Blaze Forces Evacuation of Four People and Five Cats
A two-alarm fire started on a porch in the 200 block of Park Avenue on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a rescue operation by the local fire department.
By Nadia Rahman ·
Four people and five cats were pulled from a burning home on Park Avenue in Torrington on Wednesday afternoon. The incident was classified as a two-alarm fire by the Torrington Fire Department.
The fire started on the porch of a residence in the 200 block just before 3:50 p.m. It quickly moved onto the main structure. By the time crews arrived, flames had reached the exterior of the house and the second floor.
Firefighters found the four occupants on the first floor. Two of the individuals were removed through a window due to the intensity of the fire. The department noted that heavy smoke and rapidly advancing flames complicated the rescue efforts.
Initial reports indicated the house was empty. However, people inside were heard calling for help, which changed the status of the incident. The fire marshal’s office is investigating the cause of the blaze.
All four residents were transported to a hospital for treatment. The five cats found in the home were handed over to Animal Control. The fire department confirmed that crews controlled the blaze and searched the building for additional victims.
