STAMFORD, Conn. — A house fire on Middle Ridge Road was swiftly extinguished by the Stamford Fire Department on Wednesday evening. The fire, reported at 8:46 p.m., prompted a rapid response from Engine 8 of the Turn of River Station 1 firehouse, which arrived at the scene within four minutes.
Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed a working fire within the walls of the residence at 27 Middle Ridge Road. Crews promptly deployed a hose line, successfully locating and containing the fire to the affected area inside the walls. The incident was managed with a first alarm assignment that included three engines, one rescue unit, one truck, a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), Turn of River Volunteer Rescue 66, and two shift commanders.
Additional support came from the Stamford Fire Department Mechanical Division, Stamford EMS, and safety officers from SFD Safety 3 and 711. Units from Engine 9, Truck 1, and Rescue 1 were involved in overhauling the fire’s area of origin and ventilating the smoke from the residence.
The fire was declared under control at 9:15 p.m., with no injuries reported among residents or firefighters. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Stamford Fire Marshal’s Office.