Stony Hill Fire Department reported that over the weekend they responded to a shed fire near a home on Walnut Hill Road in Bethel. "Engine 1 was on scene 3 minutes later and found heavy fire from the back of the house and from the attic. Mutual aid from Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company and Dodgingtown Volunteer Fire Company, No. 1. Inc. was requested to the scene. Attack lines were brought inside to the second floor where crews had to initially back out after a ceiling collapse," the Department said.
According to first responders, fifty firefighters spent the next two hours extinguishing the fire, overhauling and salvaging belongings for the homeowners.
Thankfully, Stony Hill Fire Department said that there were no injuries to the residents or firefighters. "Station coverage was provided by Phoenix Hose Company Inc. Engine 8 Danbury, CT and West Redding Volunteer Fire Department," they said.
The fire department put out an alert for the pet cat who was missing. We are happy to report that the cat has been reunited with the family.
*Image courtesy Stony Hill Fire Department Facebook Page. Additional photos and information can be found on the page.
A Go Fund Me has been launched for the family who experienced this devastating fire.
The page reads, "The Skramstad Family suffered a devastating house fire today. They lost everything and friends have helped with clothes for now. They will need some assistance and since we are in a pandemic, CT state protocol makes it a little harder to get some items."
You can support the family and learn more here.