Hamden, CT (January 18, 2021) – Around 3 a.m. on Sunday morning, January 17, two people were injured in an apartment fire in Hamden.

According to local officials and the Hamden Fire Department, the fire broke out at 101 Kaye Vue Drive in a four-story apartment building. They have since discovered that the fire started in the kitchen area. 

Three members of a family who lived in the home were able to make it out of the apartment safely. Two firefighters received minor injuries as a result of the fire and were treated. They are expected to recover.

The area was blocked off for a period of time as fire crews brought the fire under control. 

No further details have been released but the investigation continues.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery. 

Fires in Connecticut

Fires occur in both residential and commercial areas in Connecticut every year. These incidents turn lives upside-down and sometimes lead to serious injuries or even take lives. Some of the most severe injuries that occur as a result of apartment and home-related fires include burn injuries and smoke inhalation. Being injured in a fire can impact your life in many ways, especially if you believe that another party is to blame. It is important that you have help by your side at this time.

Being injured in a fire can impact your life in many ways. As you work on your physical recovery and get back on your feet, you may wonder where you can turn on a financial level as well. Nobody is ever fully prepared to face the aftermath of a house fire on their own, which is why you should have a dedicated Connecticut personal injury attorney on your side to help you. Speaking with an attorney can answer any of the questions that you may have about your claim moving forward, especially if you are unfamiliar with Connecticut accident laws. See our proven track record of success representing those injured in Connecticut fires at www.mchamberslaw.com.

Our attorneys at the Law Office of Michael L. Chambers, Jr. are here to help you after you have sustained injuries in a fire that is not your fault. Being injured in a fire can impact your life immensely on physical, emotional, and financial levels. Our attorneys can help you work toward financial compensation for a wide array of aspects. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Connecticut at (860) 231-9535 to find out how we can help you in your time of need.

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