Fairfield News: Resident Says Explosion Led To Structure Fire
FAIRFIELD (CT) - A quick response and aggressive fire attack by Fairfield Firefighters prevented further damage caused by a fire, which by the resident's statements, was preceded by an explosion at a Half Mile Road single-family home today. Within 11 minutes the first alarm assignment of 20 firefighters arrived on the scene, and they were faced with an extensive fire that had engulfed the rear of the 2100 square foot colonial home. Fire and smoke could be seen towering over the home from across the street by neighbors as the fire attempted to gain control of the interior. LT Phil Higgins and Engine Company One stretched the first hose line to control the fire. The ladder company prepared for rooftop ventilation…