STAMFORD, CT – Firefighters here responded to a structure fire at 162 Skyview Drive in the Westover neighborhood on Thursday morning. The call came in at 8:53 AM.
Engine 9 arrived on scene in under three minutes and found heavy flames coming from the front door of the single-family residence. Firefighters began extinguishing the fire on the first floor while others addressed flames that had spread to the second floor.
Additional firefighters focused on providing ventilation to the roof, allowing smoke and heat to escape from the attic. All occupants of the home had evacuated prior to the Fire Department’s arrival, with no injuries reported among residents or personnel.
The fire was deemed under control by 9:34 AM, but firefighters remained on the scene for an hour to conduct an overhaul and monitor for any remaining hot spots. The home sustained significant damage from fire and smoke, necessitating the relocation of its occupants.
A total of approximately 40 personnel, including five Engine Companies, one Truck Company, and one Heavy Rescue Company, responded to the incident. Support was also provided by the Stamford Police Department and Stamford Emergency Medical Services.
An investigation into the cause and origin of the fire has been initiated by the Stamford Fire Marshal’s Office.