A Shelton police officer is being credited for helping residents escape a house fire that occurred on Sunday.
Officials say an officer was on his way to work Sunday morning when he saw smoke coming from a house on Meadow Street.
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The officer called 9-1-1 and woke up the people inside. Thankfully no one was hurt, but crews say the fire damaged the home.
The fire marshal is now investigating what caused the fire.
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