Norwalk, CT - Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at an occupied multi-family home on Arbor Drive.

Upon arrival, crews found residents attempting to extinguish a fire that had started on an exterior porch and extended into the siding and roof area. Firefighters quickly initiated an aggressive attack and brought the fire under control, preventing further spread into the structure.

A total of 37 firefighters responded as part of the first alarm assignment. No injuries were reported, and occupants were safely evacuated. The American Red Cross assisted several displaced residents.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Norwalk Fire Marshal’s Office.