Two Firefighters Injured in Groton Apartment Fire A fire broke out at The Ledges Apartments in Groton, Connecticut, on Sunday morning, prompting a multi-department response and displacing dozens of residents. The blaze, which began around 3 a.m., was classified as a three-alarm fire by Poquonnock Bridge Fire District Chief Jeffrey Rheaume. Firefighters from 18 departments, including Norwich and Old Saybrook, worked to contain the flames, with Old Saybrook sending 12 firefighters to conduct interior searches and a tower ladder to assist with exterior operations. The building, which has 44 units, was left uninhabitable after the fire, with 43 units occupied at the time. Fire officials estimated that 60 people were displaced, though no residents were injured. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries during the incident. Residents described the rapid spread of the fire, which transitioned from red to blue and white flames within minutes. I’Asia Jones, a resident, recounted waking up to a fire alarm and her dog’s barking, noting the fire’s speed as unprecedented. Firefighters focused their efforts on preventing the fire from reaching the exterior walls and attic spaces, where it spread quickly. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with Rheaume noting that a resident reported a smoke detector going off, though it is unclear whether the alarm was triggered by smoke or electrical issues. The Red Cross is currently assisting displaced residents, helping them retrieve belongings from their units. While the building is deemed uninhabitable, efforts are underway to assess damage, with fire officials emphasizing that even units not directly affected by flames were damaged by smoke and water.#firefighters #the_ledges_apartments #groton_connecticut #jeffrey_rheaume #old_saybrook
