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Easton's Bravest battle House Fire
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On 7 – October – 2009 at 2056hrs the Easton Fire Department was dispatched to a bedroom fire at 144 Morehouse Road. The call was initially received by dispatch as an automatic alarm and followed by a 911 from the residence stating there is a bedroom fire. Easton E-4 was the first arriving unit and noted heavy smoke throughout the home and all occupants out. The fire in the 9000sq.ft. home was placed under control at 2158hrs. The fire, on the lower level of the home, consumed the bedroom of origin and a bathroom and started down the hall before fire crews were able to contain the fire. Mutual Aid was received from Fairfield Fire Department (E-2; E-3; L-2; and Car 3) responded directly to the scene, Long Hill Fire Department was requested for station coverage. The residence sustained heavy smoke damage due to the open floor plan and damage is estimated at approx 2+ million. The fire is still under investigation.
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