Chimney fire - 9 Norwalk Ave, Westport, CT - 5/9/2020
Around 8:30 pm, Westport Fire received a call for a chimney fire with possible extension to the roof at 9 Norwalk Ave. The dispatch consisted of Engines 2, 4, 5, 6, Truck 1, and Car 3. FD-1, FD-2, FD-3 responded along with Car 2 and Car 5. Norwalk and Fairfield provided mutual aid coverage for the town. Crews operated on scene for almost 2 hours. Approximately 45 minutes were spent just getting access to the fire due to a massive steel hood over the chimney that created very difficult access issues. The fire was officially placed under control 9:45pm.
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