Heroes of the Week: Firefighters rescue pets from burning home

This week's heroes are firefighters who rescued pets from a burning Connecticut home.

Guilford, CT firefighters rescue pets from burning home

Town firefighters from Guilford, Connecticut rescued multiple pets from a house fire.

Guilford Fire Department, Facebook page, Nov. 30, 2025

On Sunday, November 30, 2025, at approximately 9:21 a.m., the Guilford Fire Department’s 911 Telecommunications Center received a report from the occupant of 55 Maupas Road North stating that there was a fire in the house. The Guilford Fire Department was then dispatched at 9:21 a.m. for a structure fire response.

Upon arrival, Guilford Fire Department crews encountered heavy smoke throughout the residence. At 9:29 a.m. a working fire was declared. Firefighters immediately deployed two hose lines and began an aggressive interior fire attack. Firefighters were able to rescue several pets during the primary search of the residence.

Thanks to the quick and coordinated actions of responding crews, firefighters were able to contain the fire to a bathroom that was located on the second floor of the residence. The interior of the residence sustained extensive smoke damage throughout the basement and first floor. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control within twenty minutes of arrival.

Mutual aid was provided by the Madison Fire Department, the North Madison Fire Department, the Branford Fire Department and the North Branford Fire Department.

The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter is assisting the homeowner with temporary housing for several pets. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Guilford Fire Department Fire Marshal’s office.