Vehicle Fire Spreads to Fence and Occupied Home in New Haven

January 15, 2026 | New Haven, CT

A vehicle fire in the backyard at 189 Wolcott St. spread to a fence and an occupied home on Jan. 15. Firefighters arrived at the scene around 4:29 p.m. following reports of the blaze. The fire's spread to the nearby occupied dwelling triggered an immediate first alarm response to protect residents.

Vehicle fire in the rear yard w/ extn to a fence & occ Dwelling.

No injuries were reported right away, with crews working quickly to contain the flames and limit property damage. Officials are investigating the fire's cause.

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