By: Christine Dempsey
Source: The Middletown Press, Conn.
Nov. 22—NEW LONDON — Multiple houses went up in flames in a single fire Monday, officials said.
The fire began at a house on Mott Avenue Monday morning. New London Battalion Fire Chief Mark Waters said the blaze, which he described as "very severe," then spread to neighboring houses.
"Wind was a factor, and the close proximity of the houses to one other was also a factor," he said.
By the time the fire had been extinguished, the house where the blaze began was "completely destroyed," Waters said. Two other houses were "significantly damaged" and two others sustained damage, according to Waters. The surrounding area was evacuated as a precaution, Waters said.
Waters said the residents of the three most affected houses, numbering approximately 10 people, had been displaced. He said the Red Cross responded to provide assistance.
One injury was reported as a result of the fire. A New London firefighter suffered a leg wound while on scene, according to Waters. He was transported to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital for treatment and has since been released, Waters said.
Waters said the cause of the fire is under investigation by the fire marshal's office.
Caroline Tien may be reached at [email protected].
Christine Dempsey may be reached at [email protected].
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