Overview

• Fire crews from Plainville and mutual aid departments from Bristol, Farmington, Southington, and Berlin battled a heavy blaze at 45 Marie Road early Sunday morning.
• The volunteer firefighter, whose identity remains unreleased, was rushed to the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain and later died from injuries sustained on the scene.
• All occupants escaped unharmed but the home was destroyed, and the Red Cross is providing aid to the displaced family.
• Connecticut State Police have opened separate investigations into the fire’s origin alongside the fatal injuries sustained by the volunteer.
• Fire departments statewide shared condolences and support through social media posts highlighting solidarity with Plainville’s volunteer crew.