Dateline Fairfield February 13^th 2010

An elderly Fairfield woman and her home health aide narrowly escaped flames in their Sasco River Lave home. After noticing flames in the home the residents quickly left the home and went to a nearby neighbor who made the call to 911.

Engine 4 arrived a short time later reporting heavy fire showing from the structure.  Car 3 arrived and assumed command confirming engine 4’s report and added that about 50% of the structure was involved in fire. Additional units were called to the scene. Engines 4, 1, 5, 2, 3, 6, Ladders 2, 1, Rescue 1, Westport Engine 2, Maintenance 1, Car 2, FM1 all operated at the scene.

Crews battle the blaze bringing it under control in about 30 minutes. The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time.