One person killed in fire in three-story home in New Britain
One person is dead following a fire at a three-story home on Hayes Street in New Britain on Friday.
One person was killed during a house fire in New Britain on Friday.
Firefighters around noon responded to a structure fire at a three-story home in the area of Hayes Street after receiving the report of a fire in the first-floor living room, according to the New Britain Fire Department.
The fire was knocked down quickly once crews arrived on the scene, fire officials said.
One person was killed in the blaze, according to officials. The victim has not been identified.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the blaze, city officials said.
The American Red Cross is assisting survivors of the fire.