The City of Norwalk Fire Department responded to a commercial building fire at 251 Ely Avenue this afternoon at 16:01. Engine 2, Engine 5, Engine 3, Truck 2, Truck 1, Rescue 2 and Command and Safety Staff responded. The initial report was for an outside fire extending to a building. On arrival, Engine 2 reported combustible debris in the rear of the building on fire and extending to the building structure being driven by windy conditions. Shortly thereafter a working fire was declared by Command Staff.

The fire was contained within approximately 35 minutes by a 1st alarm assignment. Fire damage was mostly limited to the exterior of the building with smoke damage to the interior.

Norwalk EMS was on scene standing by for firefighter rehabilitation and Norwalk Police Department controlled crowd and traffic. There were no displaced occupants and no injuries to firefighters or civilians. The incident is currently under investigation by the Norwalk Fire Marshal Division.