Connecticut Fire in Two Multifamily Homes Kills Four Children, Animals

A Connecticut fire killed four children in a two multifamily home, including several of their animals. The fire department stated that the four children who died inside the house were 12, 8, 6, and 8 years old. The kids all lived on one side of the house, including the other three siblings and their mother.

Tim Keeney, the First Selectman, stated that the mother was not present at the time of the fire. However, three other siblings survived the fire incident by jumping out of their second-floor window.

Connecticut Fire Engulfs Two Multifamily Home

The fire broke out in a house 25 miles (40 kilometers) northeast of Hartford, which is located in a small community of just under 10,000 people. The fire was reported just before 10:30 p.m., and when the first firefighters arrived, they discovered that the entire front of the house was on fire.

As revealed by the fire fighters, entering the house became challenging through the front entrance due to the flames, and the goods that were inside the house made it tough to enter through the back door They also added that numerous rescuers immediately arrived on the scene with approximately 60 firefighters from twelve different organizations to help respond to the incident.

Unfortunately, the other younger kids were not able to make it. The other three siblings who were rescued alive did so by jumping off the window on their second floor. One, however, gained major burn injuries, and the other two sustained minor burn injuries. As of writing, officials have not yet disclosed which of the siblings suffered the critical injuries.

Furthermore, on the opposite side of the house, there were four children who managed to escape without suffering any serious injuries.

A burn injury was sustained by a firefighter, who was sent to a hospital for treatment and then discharged, according to the officials.

In his statement, State Trooper First Class Pedro Muniz stated that it did not appear that the fire was caused by any illegal activity, though investigations were being conducted by state and local agencies.

Smoke Inhalation Killed the 4 Children

Chief Medical Examiner James Gill stated that the likely causes of death for all of the victims were suffocation from smoke and burns. It was said by him that the names of the victims were being suppressed since their identities had not yet been independently verified.

Chief John Roache of the Town Fire Department stated that firemen were able to rescue three dogs from the house, but a litter of puppies did not survive.

On Wednesday, inspectors were taking measures while walking around the exterior of the house, which contained a number of burned bicycles and a basketball that were lying near the front stairs.

Roache added that it was a small village where everyone knew everyone else, which made their sudden deaths felt by the whole community.

As people in the community continue to grieve, officials from the local school district stated that counseling will be provided this week to children and staff members who have been touched by the loss.

Ned Lamont, the governor of Connecticut, was one of the people who expressed their sympathies on Wednesday.

It has been reported that the American Red Cross and officials from social service agencies have extended an offer of assistance to the families that suffered the loss of loved ones in the fire.

Lastly, the community has established an Angel Fund in order to gather donations for the family. In addition, family and friends have established GoFundMe sites in order to assist in the process of raising funds for both families.