Predawn 'Well-Involved' Blaze Knocked Down By Branford Firefighters

BRANFORD, CT — Overnight, Branford firefighters were called to Wilford Avenue house for a "well-involved" fire in a detached rear garage, according to the fire department.

Reported by a neighbor who called 911 around 3:40 a.m., they then "alerted the sleeping residents, who were unaware of the fire."

Contained to the garage, one person suffered an ankle injury and was transported to the hospital by Guilford fire ambulance. No firefighters were hurt, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

On Facebook, the fire department expressed its gratitude to the Guilford Fire Department, who also handled a separate medical emergency for Branford, Fire Chief Tom Mahoney told Patch.

Shortly after posting about the Wilford Avenue fire, the department shared this post:

"Branford Dispatchers and Firefighters were kept busy overnight with multiple incidents. Along with the working fire on Wilford Ave, Stony Creek Rescue Fire Company 5 encountered a dramatic lightning strike on Cedar Street while responding to a smoke investigation. We are grateful to the Guilford Fire Department for assisting with two medical emergencies as all BFD units were tied up with ongoing calls.

While we faced challenges, our thoughts are with the communities in the western part of the state, where devastating flooding has caused unimaginable tragedy. We extend our deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones."