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Conn. firefighter dies after fighting house fire

A Plainville firefighter died in the line of duty while battling a fire, prompting an outpouring of condolences from departments across the state

By Jessica Bravo
New Haven Register

PLAINVILLE, Conn. — A firefighter has died after battling a fire on Maria Road Sunday morning, according to the town’s police chief.

Plainville Police Chief Christopher Vanghele confirmed that one of the town’s firefighters was “killed in the line of duty” Sunday. He and town fire officials did not provide any further details on the fire.

Many departments and companies around the state have started expressing their condolences in wake of the firefighter’s death.

“On behalf of our entire department, I want to extend our deepest thoughts and prayers to the Plainville Fire Department and the entire Plainville community during this tragic time,” Seymour Fire Chief Christopher Edwards said. “We stand with you in grief, and we are here for you as brothers and sisters in the fire service.”

South Fire District Middletown took to Facebook to also express their condolences following the line-of-duty death.

“We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time,” Windham Center Fire Department wrote on Facebook. “Please know that we stand beside you in mourning and in honoring his service and sacrifice.”

Connecticut State Police confirmed they were assisting local officials with a fire on Sunday but did not provide further information.

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