On March 19th around 3:10 in the afternoon, the Norwalk ECC received a call reporting a structure fire at 1 Orchard Hill Court. The initial assignment consisted of Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 4, Truck 1, Truck 2, Rescue 2 and Car 2. Engine 4 arrived on scene and reported smoke showing from the 2nd floor of a 1 1/2 story home. Companies were met with fire on the 2nd floor of the dwelling, Car 2 called for a 2nd Alarm bringing Engines 3 and 5 to the scene and mutual aid to cover stations. Engine 5 was soon released from the scene with Engine 3 kept for manpower. Companies stretched 3 lines and operated 2. The fire was quickly knocked down and declared under control around 3:45. The homeowners were not home at the time of the fire. Unfortunately, 2 pets perished in this fire. The Norwalk Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.