New Milford Man Dies Following Early Morning House Fire

NEW MILFORD, CT — A 59-year-old man died after firefighters pulled him from a burning New Milford home early Sunday morning.

The victim, identified as Stephen Vadas, died from smoke inhalation and thermal injuries, according to CT Insider.

Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Charterhouse Road at approximately 5:27 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, according to the New Milford Fire Marshal's Office.

Crews from Water Witch Hose Co. #2, Northville Volunteer Fire Department and Gaylordsville Volunteer Fire Department responded to the blaze.

Firefighters encountered a working fire and received reports that someone might still be inside the residence, according to Water Witch Hose Co. #2.

With assistance from New Milford police officers, firefighters worked to enter the burning home while crews conducted an interior search and attacked the flames.

A search team located one occupant and removed the person from the residence.

Firefighters immediately began life-saving measures outside the home before transferring the victim to emergency medical personnel, according to the department.