Uber Driver Helps Rescue Resident From House Fire In Meriden: Officials

MERIDEN, CT — A resident was hospitalized after being rescued by two bystanders from a house fire Wednesday morning in Meriden, according to officials.

The Meriden Emergency Communications Center received multiple 911 calls around 10 a.m. reporting a fire outside a home in the 100 block of Ann Street, with flames approaching the structure, officials said. Engine 5, Engine 4, Engine 3, Truck 1, Car 4, and Car 9 were dispatched to the scene.

Arriving crews found heavy fire in the back of the house, along with fire extending into the interior, according to officials.

“Due to the intensity of the fire, an additional engine was requested,” officials wrote in a news release. “Two bystanders rescued the resident from the home before emergency crews arrived. One of the rescuers, an Uber driver, had noticed the fire while passing by and stopped to assist. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment of burns sustained in the fire.

“Firefighting efforts were initially delayed due to low pressure from the primary fire hydrant. Crews worked quickly to secure a secondary water source. A second alarm was transmitted for additional resources.”

Officials said mutual aid was provided by the Wallingford and Southington fire departments, who responded to the scene to support suppression efforts. The Middletown Fire Department provided station coverage for the city.

“The fire was successfully knocked down,” officials wrote. “No firefighter injuries were reported.”

To see photos of the fire, visit the City of Meriden’s Facebook page here.