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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…

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Trumbull Police Lose Veteran Officer to Cancer

#Trumbull Police Officer, Raymond S. Hahn, died early Thursday morning, June 14, 2018, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Hahn, age 60, had served the police department in Trumbull for thirty-one (31) years, working the last twelve (12) years as a Communications Officer in the Dispatch Center. Earlier in his career, Hahn served as the department’s only canine handler at the time, from 1990 to 1995. In more recent years, Hahn worked in a ground support position with the department’s Dive Team, where he was still an active member. His personnel file includes numerous letters of thanks from residents, as well as commendations that he earned during his policing career, many with his K9 partner “Thunder.”   Of special note…

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