Fire In Walls, Ceiling Damage Southington Home Tuesday: SFD

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Firefighters from several area departments responded to a house fire in Southington Tuesday morning after smoke was reported coming from electrical outlets inside the residence.

The Southington Fire Department was dispatched to Willowdale Drive at approximately 9:08 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, following reports of activated smoke detectors and smoke coming from electrical outlets.

When firefighters arrived, they discovered an active fire spreading through the walls and ceiling of a split-level home, according to the department.

Firefighters began extinguishing the flames and were able to contain the blaze before it spread further.

Mutual aid assistance was provided by the Meriden and Bristol fire departments.

Fire departments from New Britain, Plainville, and Cheshire provided additional station coverage while Southington crews worked at the scene.

No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to the Southington Fire Department.

Authorities did not immediately release information about the extent of the damage or whether any residents were displaced.