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“The sprinkler system put most of the fire out and the crews finished the job,” said Assistant Fire Chief Mark Omasta. “It was extinguished quickly.”
The man, who has not been identified, was taken to Danbury Hospital for probable smoke inhalation, which Omasta said is precautionary. He said the man was alert and conscious when firefighters brought him out of the building at 25 Beaver Street.
Firefighters also rescued the man’s cat, which is being examined by a veterinarian, Omasta said.
Omasta said the man’s apartment has water and smoke damage but the other units are OK.