NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Three families are displaced after a fire in New Haven that happened shortly before noon on Sunday.
According to New Haven Fire’s Twitter, the fire was at 200 James Street and displaced 13 people including 8 adults in 5 children.
Fire Location 200 James St reported smike coming from the 2nd fl
– New Haven Fire (@NewHavenFire) April 9, 2017
Firefighters on scene said there was smoke showing on the second floor.
Eng 10 onscene smoke showing B side 3 story wood frame
– New Haven Fire (@NewHavenFire) April 9, 2017
Multiple companies responded to try and combat the fire.
Companies going Eng 10, 4, 17 Sq 1 Tk 3 Eu 1 Car 33
– New Haven Fire (@NewHavenFire) April 9, 2017
Some of the firefighters said the fire was found in the wall of the building, but there was damage to all floors.
Eng 10 fire in the wall
– New Haven Fire (@NewHavenFire) April 9, 2017
There is no word on the extent of the damage or what may have started the fire.
The American Red Cross was called in to assist the victims.
