A house was damaged by fire this week in Bethlehem, but the occupant and 4 pets were rescued safely. Bethlehem Fire Department responded to Magnolia Hill Road Tuesday evening and found found heavy flames showing from the front of the home. The fire was extinguished with over 50 firefighters on scene. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental.
Mutual aid was provided by Watertown Fire Department, Morris Fire Company, Woodbury Fire Department, and Bantam Fire Company. Connecticut State Police Troop L also responded. Bethlehem Ambulance responded to the call as well.
A fire at a Woodbury home damaged the structure, but there were no reported injuries. Firefighters responded to a home on Sycamore Avenue late Tuesday night. Mutual aid was provided by Southbury firefighters and others.