Fire severely damages three businesses

Fairfield (WTNH) - Fairfield Police shut down Black Rock Turnpike for nearly three hours Sunday morning as firefighters worked to knock down a large fire at a building that contained three businesses.

A Fairfield police officer called for backup just before 4:15 a.m. as he saw heavy smoke and fire while driving by the building that houses Swanson’s Fish Market, Lucy’s Kitchen and Matsuri Sushi.

"Heavy fire" and "turbulent smoke" was coming from the roof of the building, said officials. Firefighters knocked down the main body of fire, and then pulled ceilings and opened walls to extinguish hidden pockets. A rehab sector for the hard-working firefighters was also set up.

No injuries were reported.

Between 4:15 and 7:00 a.m., officials closed Black Rock Turnpike between Fairfield Woods Road and Samp Mortar Road.

The entire attic area was heavily damaged by fire and the roof was burned off in the center of the building. Swanson’s Fish Market sustained heavy fire and smoke damage, while Lucy’s Kitchen and Matsuri Sushi experienced moderate smoke and heavy water damage. The food contents were determined a total loss by the health department.

The fire marshal is conducting an investigation into what caused the blaze.