4 Displaced After Chimney Fire at Norwalk Home

Fire officials said the blaze broke out in the chimney and spread to the interior of the home.

Feb. 2, 2026 at 11:23am

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A fire broke out in the chimney of a 1.5-story wood frame home in Norwalk, Connecticut on Saturday evening. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, which had spread to an interior wall and a bedroom. Four people were displaced as a result of the fire, but no injuries were reported.

Why it matters

Chimney fires can be dangerous and destructive, often spreading rapidly from the exterior to the interior of a home. This incident highlights the importance of proper chimney maintenance and the need for quick response from fire departments to prevent further damage.

The details

According to Assistant Chief Timothy Reardon, crews were called to the West Rocks Road home just before 8 p.m. on Saturday after receiving a report of a chimney fire. When firefighters arrived, they found fire coming from the top of the enclosed wooden chimney box on the outside of the home. Crews worked to quickly extinguish the blaze outside the home, and also put out fire that had made its way inside the home into an interior wall and a bedroom. Firefighters remained on the scene for approximately two hours to ensure complete extinguishment.

  • The fire was reported just before 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2026.

The players

Timothy Reardon

Assistant Chief of the Norwalk Fire Department.

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What’s next

The Norwalk Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder for homeowners to have their chimneys regularly inspected and cleaned to prevent potentially dangerous chimney fires. Prompt response from the fire department was crucial in limiting the damage to the home.