27 Hartford residents displaced after apartment fire

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December 8, 2024

27 Hartford residents displaced after apartment fire

Twenty-seven people have been displaced in Hartford after an early morning fire burned through a multi-family home on Saturday.

The Hartford Fire Department says they received the call just before 6 a.m. for a third floor fire on Lawrence Street.

“Scary, you know? They lost everything,” said Oscar. He said his family are some of the residents now displaced from the fire. He said he thanks God that everyone got out safe and is fine.

The Hartford Fire Department says the fire was heavy on the third floor but was under control quickly.

They say there were no injuries to firefighters or those who lived in the apartment.

“Especially around the holidays, it’s horrible,” said James Ramistella. “I saw people scrambling, but other than that I’m glad everyone got out.”

Neighbors we spoke with say the scene was hard to see and hear because so many people lived in the complex.

Now three families, made up of 19 adults and eight children, are currently unable to live in the apartment building.

“At a motel right now. Everybody moved yeah, my family moved over there,” Oscar said.

The American Red Cross is assisting by providing the people with supplies and helping them with a long term plan.

Fire officials said this incident is still under investigation.

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People brave bitter temperatures statewide

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January 7, 2025

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People brave bitter temperatures statewide

Hard to believe about a week ago, on New Year’s Eve, people were outside in shorts playing golf and pickleball.

Tuesday, people who were outside were bundled up to take on single-digit wind chills.

“I’m just trying to stay as warm as possible,” said Chris McCormick, of West Hartford.

He said the frigid temps only slightly changed his plans.

“The cold weather made me consider making it a short walk and getting some hot food,” said McCormick. “I’ve got a very warm hat, said McCormick. “I got this hat for Christmas. I’m a big UConn Husky fan. I got a warm jacket on. I got my sweater on and my warm sport coat.”

Richard Grew, also from West Hartford, agrees.

“My wife got me into these great Christmas presents, and one was a set of gloves that are battery operated,” said Grew. “And they have heaters inside of it. So, it’s pretty cool.”

Grew said the windy and cold conditions had him change course for the day.

“I was going to walk from our house three blocks away, about seven blocks to town hall to pay the taxes, but it was too much — I mean, look at it,” said Grew.

Hugh Hollinshead, from Larsen Ace Hardware in West Hartford listed some of the popular items customers have been shopping for.

“Snow shovels, a little bit of ice melt, and the snow blowers,” said Hollinshead.

While they are busy today, he said it’s nothing compared to what’s to come this winter season.

“A flake of snow. When there is one flake of snow, people come out in droves.”

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