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  • How working smoke alarms helped a Branford family escape a major fire

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• Home Significantly Damaged, Family Displaced After Fire In Branford: Officials (patch.com) — A Branford family was displaced after a major overnight fire heavily damaged their Thimble Island Road home, though working smoke detectors helped everyone escape safely. Firefighters battled intense flames for hours, with one firefighter suffering minor injuries. Branford officials are stressing the importance of functioning smoke alarms and noted assistance from Guilford, East Haven, Branford police, and Public Works during the response.
   

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