Westport Fire Department, Assistant Chief Philip Hessberger

The Westport Fire Department was dispatched to a commercial automatic fire alarm at 246 Post Road East 6:07 am. Upon arrival, the Shift Commander reported smoke in one of the storefronts and the assignment was upgraded to a structure fire.

First two arriving companies located the fire and stretched a large hand line to quickly extinguish the fire. An extensive search and overhaul of the building found no additional fire and the building was cleared of smoke.

The initial response included 2 engine companies, 1 truck company and the Shift Commander. The final response included 7 engines, 1 truck, 1 rescue, 5 command and safety officers with mutual aid from Wilton, Norwalk, Fairfield, Westport Police Department and Westport EMS.

The Fire Marshal’s Office has ruled the fire to be accidental and no injuries were reported.

The Westport Fire Department would like to remind the public that smoke detectors save lives and property, candles should never be left unattended, and everyone should have an exit plan in the event of an emergency.