Bridgeport house fire displaces six and sends firefighter to hospital

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — Six adults are displaced and one firefighter was evaluated after a multi-family house went up in flames early Sunday morning in Bridgeport.

Bridgeport firefighters responded to 555 Capitol Ave. shortly after 4:30 a.m. to battle a fire found on the rear of the structure.

Fire officials say a "mayday" alert was initiated for a firefighter who was struck by debris while combatting the flames. That firefighter was evaluated at a local hospital and later cleared for full duty.

The American Red Cross also responded to the fire to assist six adults who are now displaced.

The fire remains under investigation by the Fire Marshal's Office.

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