Wilton - Working Fire - 02-21-2009

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Date: 02-21-2009

Time: 0800 (Approximately)

Location: 11 River Road, River Walk Condominium Complex

Frequency:

Units Operating: Wilton FD, Wilton EMS, Norwalk Fire (E1 & T1), Norwalk EMS, Wilton PD

Weather Conditions: Clear and cold

Description Of Incident: Well involved fire in a second floor condo unit with a bedroom on the third floor. Fire was contained to the unit of origin with smoke and heat damage to the floor above. There were 2 civilian fire casualties as a result of the fire. Their condition has not been confirmed at the time of this writing.

Reporters: JVC

Writer: JVC

*****2 occupants died in this fire. One victim was rescued by Wilton Firefighters, transported to Norwalk Hospital and pronounced and one perished in the building before rescue was possible.