Massive Fire Displaces 47 Families in Groton Apartment Building
47 Families Displaced As Massive Blaze Rips Through Groton Apartment Building
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A three-alarm fire at The Ledges Apartment Homes in Groton, Connecticut, displaced 47 families and injured two firefighters. The blaze, which began early Sunday morning, affected multiple floors and the attic, leaving the building uninhabitable.
- 01The fire occurred at The Ledges Apartment Homes on Ledgewood Road in Groton, Connecticut, early Sunday morning.
- 02Eighteen fire departments responded to the incident, highlighting the scale of the emergency response.
- 03Two firefighters sustained minor injuries while battling the blaze; no residents were injured.
- 04Most apartments suffered damage from smoke and water, even if not directly affected by the fire.
- 05Groton's Human Services Department is coordinating donations for the displaced families.
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A significant fire broke out at The Ledges Apartment Homes in Groton, Connecticut, early Sunday morning, resulting in the displacement of 47 families. The three-alarm blaze was reported around 3 a.m. and quickly spread through multiple floors and the attic, prompting a response from 18 local fire departments. While no residents were injured, two firefighters sustained minor injuries during the firefighting efforts. Most of the apartments not directly damaged by flames were affected by smoke and water, rendering the building uninhabitable. Some residents managed to return briefly to collect belongings, but the situation remains dire. Groton's Human Services Department is actively seeking donations to assist those impacted by the fire, emphasizing community support during this challenging time.
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The fire has rendered the apartment building uninhabitable, displacing dozens of families and requiring community support for recovery.
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