Firefighters battle house fire on Humphrey Street in Hartford
The American Red Cross is helping the family who were displaced by the fire. The house was deemed uninhabitable Author: Rick Lessard (FOX61) Updated: 2:03 PM EST February 23, 2021
HARTFORD, Connecticut Firefighters responded to a house fire on Humphrey Street Monday evening.
Hartford Fire District Chief and Public Information officer Mario Oquendo Jr. said the firefighters who arrived on the scene encountered heavy smoke and fire. The fire was put out after about 20 minutes.
On Tuesday, the Fire Department deemed the house uninhabitable.
The Red Cross is assisting one family consisting of nine people, seven adults and two children in relocating.
Hartford Fire Chief Reginald Freeman said he's taking the coronavirus vaccine not just because he believe in the science, but also to show others that they can trust it, too.