06 August 2011

3-Alarm Fire Hits Milford, CT, Strip Mall

A three-alarm fire on Tuesday, 2 August, heavily damaged a one story cinderblock strip mall at 749-755 Boston Post Road in Milford, CT. The shopping plaza had five active businesses, including a tobacco store, a hair salon, an adult bookstore, a barber shop, and a gym.

The initial alarm was transmitted shortly before 2000 hours, and the Milford Fire Dept. was assisted by companies from Stratford and West Haven.

Media reports:

New Haven Register: 3-alarm fire destroys Milford strip plaza (2 AUG 11)

Connecticut Post: Fire destroys Milford strip mall (3 AUG 11)

WTNH-TV: Fire destroys Milford strip mall (3 AUG 11)

Milford Patch: Firefighters Investigating Cause of Blaze as Witnesses Tell of Harrowing Escape (3 AUG 11)

Connecticut Post: After fire, future uncertain for Milford shopping center, businesses (3 AUG 11)

Milford Patch: Fire Ruled Accidental (3 AUG 11)

1st Responder Broadcast Network: Milford Three Alarm Taxpayer Fire

First Due Fire Photos: Fire destroys a strip mall in Milford, CT

Fireground Images: Boston Post Rd. 3rd Alarm (Milford, CT) 8/2/11

YouTube: Milford strip mall fire 08-02-11

Background information:

Milford Fire Department

Milford Professional Firefighters, Local 944

City of Milford

Wikipedia: Milford, Connecticut

Google Map: 749 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT

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