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Seven displaced after fire at two-family home in New Haven

Crews were on scene at 73 Spring Street, where the fire on the first floor extended to the second. Four adults and three children lived in the two-family structure.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Over 30 firefighters battled a fire that was reported shortly after 7:30 a.m. in New Haven Sunday.

Crews were on scene at 73 Spring Street, where the fire on the first floor extended to the second.

New Haven fire officials said seven people total - four adults and three children lived in the two-family house. They were all able to evacuate. 

The home next door was also evacuated due to fire exposure, but no injuries at all were reported.

According to the Deputy Fire Chief, 73 Spring Street is uninhabitable.

The Red Cross is helping the displaced occupants of the home.

Officials initially reported they the fire was possibly caused by a burning candle.

The official cause of fire is currently under investigation.

Credit: New Haven Fire Department
Spring Street fire heavy smoke

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