New Haven 544 Congress Ave

01/23/07 New Haven, CT - Firefighters were originally called for smoke in the area. Firefighters from Engine Co. 11 arrived to y find smoke issuing from behind a roll down gate of a business at the above address.
members quickly evacuated the residents above the store, while others began stretching lines and darkening down the fire. A heavy smoke condition spread throughout the entire building forcing residents out in to the cold. Some sought refuge in nearby cars. Firefighters searches proved negative with the exception of one cat. Four lines were stretched and operated on the fire.