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Multiple house fires displace residents across U.S. towns

PUBLISHED Jul 4, 2026, 10:42 AM ET

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North Haven, Connecticut: Firefighters responded to a house fire on North Hill Road Friday night after a report at 7:15 p.m., initiating an interior attack amid heavy smoke, attacking flames in first- and second-floor walls and reporting attic heat; crews relayed 1,800 feet of supply hose and five people were temporarily displaced. Responders also reported a fully involved car fire on Washington Avenue while en route. Spencerport and Shelby County crews responded the following morning and midday: Spencerport Fire District controlled a Webster Road house fire just before 6:30 a.m. Saturday in under 30 minutes with one person treated on scene, while Shelby County units answered a Cordova home fire around 11:30 a.m. Saturday where residents evacuated and a pet remained inside. Agencies, including the Monroe County Fire Bureau and the American Red Cross, are assisting displaced residents and investigating causes; firefighters remained on scene into Saturday afternoon in at least one incident.

By Mahnoor A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Friday 7:15 p.m. — North Haven fire reported; interior attack begun.
Friday night — Crews relayed 1,800 feet of hose to supply water.
Saturday just before 6:30 a.m. — Spencerport house fire controlled in under 30 minutes; one treated injury.
Saturday around 11:30 a.m. — Cordova house fire; all residents evacuated; a pet remained inside.
Saturday afternoon — Investigations continue; American Red Cross assisting displaced residents.

News Intelligence

House fires can happen anywhere, anytime. They're a safety concern for everyone. These incidents remind us to check our smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. It's also a good time to review your family's fire escape plan.

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Who Benefited

Mutual aid departments, local emergency responders, and the American Red Cross benefited by coordinating resources, enabling quicker containment and providing immediate assistance to displaced residents.

Who Impacted

Residents of the affected homes suffered displacement and property damage, with at least one person sustaining a minor injury treated on scene; one household reported a pet remaining inside during evacuation efforts.