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2 Conn. firefighters burned in electrical fire

Two firefighters had flash burns to their faces, but the injuries are not considered life-threatening

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NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A fire at a senior living community is out Wednesday night, but questions remain about safety.

Some residents at Bella Vista tell News 8 they didn’t know where to go when the fire alarms went off. Nearly 100 firefighters responded, as flames spread from the 13th floor utility room. “It was a hot fire, a smokey fire,” said Grant. Bella Vista High rise is home to hundreds of elderly and disabled, yet no mass evacuation, only those in direct danger were required to get out.

Bella Vista High rise is home to hundreds of elderly and disabled, yet no mass evacuation, only those in direct danger were required to get out. Frightened family members say it wasn’t easy to locate loved ones.

Full story: Firefighters burned in electrical fire at Bella Vista apartments

Firefighters burned in electrical fire at Bella Vista apartments