Neighbor Deemed Hero for Saving Residents in Danbury House Fire

Danbury- At 11:30am Danbury 9-1-1 started to receive multiple calls for a reported structure fire on 2 Pond Ridge Rd. A first alarm was transmitted and units responded to the area.

Upon arrival Car 30, Deputy Chief Bernie Meehan, was faced with a fire on the outside of an attached garage along with occupants still inside. Recognizing the magnitude of the fire, a second alarm was requested. A neighbor from across the street, Anthony Petrella, has been deemed a hero today because of his quick reaction by running across the street and removing the residents along with their dog.

Quickly after units arrived on scene and extinguished the fire. Due to the quick action of all involved, the fire was under control in minutes and the residents were able to re-occupy the house. The Danbury Fire Marshal’s office was requested to the scene and is investigating the cause which is undetermined at this time.

All occupants were evaluated by Danbury Hospital EMS and were cleared with no injuries. Remember that even though there is a fire, residents are reminded it is not safe to return into the house in search of pets.

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