2nd alarm Milford, CT 83 E. Rutland Rd. fatal dwelling fire

01/25/22 Milford, CT - An off duty West Haven firefighter driving by called in this dwelling fire. First arriving companies reported heavy fire conditions in a one and a half story, private dwelling. The house was heavily overgrown by trees and brush giving an initial indication of it being vacant. While companies were attempting to gain entry to the property they noticed an auto behind the house indicating a possible occupant. An initial interior attack was made to support a search. Firefighters were unable to find the sole occupant. Conditions worsened and companies were removed from the dwelling for a defensive operation. The fire took about an hour to bring under control. During the secondary search the occupant was found deceased. The state fire marshal's office was brought in to help determine the cause of the blaze.