Two Families Displaced After Duplex Fire In Stratford

STRATFORD, Conn. – No one was injured but the American Red Cross was helping two families – four adults and a one child — after a fire Thursday afternoon damaged a two-story duplex in Stratford.

The Stratford Fire Department extinguishes the fire at 196-198 Larkin Court on Thursday.
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Firefighters contained the blaze to the second floor and attic of the Stratford duplex.
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Daily Voice

08/18/2016 11:25 p.m.

Firefighters responded at about 3:30 p.m. and contained the fire to the second floor and attic of 196-198 Larkin Court, according to the Stratford Star.

Fire Marshal Brian Lampart said the fire spread from an electrical outlet near a bed, the Star said.

The Bridgeport and Milford fire departments assisted, the Star said.

The Red Cross said it provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs as well as comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other needed items.

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