NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Firefighters are on the scene of a fire on Blatchley Avenue early Sunday evening.
#BreakingNews: #newhaven crews on scene of house #fire on Blatchley Ave. Smoke can be seen from blocks away. No word yet on injuries @WTNH pic.twitter.com/bo2W9ZhaUj
– Renee Chmiel (@ReneeChmiel) May 7, 2017
According to New Haven Fire Department, the fire was at a residence at 266 Blatchley Avenue.
The Fire Department tweeted out that the fire had been upgraded to a two alarm fire.
2 alarm
– New Haven Fire (@NewHavenFire) May 7, 2017
Officials believe the fire began in a vacant multi-family home. The fire caused the roof to collapse.
Officials believe #fire started in vacant multi-family home. No injuries reported. Roof collapsed, fire under investigation @WTNH #newhaven pic.twitter.com/V1wtY4wZgJ
– Renee Chmiel (@ReneeChmiel) May 7, 2017
One firefighter was taken to the hospital, but is expected to be okay. 11 adults and seven children have been displaced. The Red Cross is on the scene assisting.
Officials: 1 firefighter taken to hospital, expected to be okay. 11 adults,7 children displaced #fire started in vacant house & spread @WTNH pic.twitter.com/ejUz8WtwI5
– Renee Chmiel (@ReneeChmiel) May 7, 2017
Investigators are trying to determine what started the fire.News 8 will update this story as details become available.
