Olivia St. Fire (Derby, CT) 3/29/12

DERBY, CT - At approximately 12:45pm on March 29, 2010, the Derby Fire Department was dispatched to 92-94 Olivia Street across from the Derby Superior Court for a reported structure fire. First companies on scene found heavy fire on the third floor and cockloft of an occupied 3 story wood frame 6 family home. Several people were inside the structure when the fire broke out but all made it to safety without injury. A family cat that lived in the fire apartment was also rescued and brought safely out. Companies from Derby, Shelton, and Ansonia operated at the fire scene. In all, seventeen residents were displaced by the fire.

The Derby Senior Center is collecting clothing and other items for the victims of the fire. http://electronicvalley.org/derby/seniors/derby.htm