8:54 PM–#Westport CT–The Westport Fire department received a call reporting a smoldering wire on the exterior of the house. The initial response was one Engine Company and the Shift Commander. While responding Westport Dispatch advised that the homeowner called back now reporting fire was visible. The assignment was upgraded bringing three additional Engine Companies and the Truck Company from Westport along with Mutual aid companies. The homeowner was instructed to evacuate all family members and wait outside for the Fire Departments arrival.

First arriving personnel found fire burning on the exterior of the house above the garage. One hand line was stretched from Engine 2 and extinguished the fire on the outside of the house. The line was re-positioned to the interior of the house to extinguish the fire that had burned through the wall. Truck One overhauled the fire area making sure there was no extension. Engine 5 set up for water supply while Engine 6 searched the house to confirm all occupants were out and to confirm the fire was confined to area of origin. Engine 4 was assigned as the Rapid Intervention Team until the arrival of Mutual aid companies from Fairfield Fire Department. Norwalk Fire department sent one Engine to Westport Fire Head Quarters to cover additional calls.

The homeowner reported smelling something burning and noticed smoke on the exterior of the house. Moments later the homeowner noticed fire in the area of the outside light above the garage. The fire is being investigated by the Westport Fire Marshals office. The last Fire department unit cleared at 10:56 PM.   (Westport Fire Department Press Release)