A fire at a senior living facility in West Hartford early Monday morning resulted in one person being taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Firefighters were called to Aviva Senior Living Facility at 3:07 a.m. and quickly extinguished a fire in the bathroom of an apartment on the first floor. The tenant had been moved to a different apartment before firefighters arrived. The patient was treated by West Hartford Fire Department paramedics and transported to an area hospital. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the West Hartford fire marshal’s office. No further information has been provided about the extent of the damage or potential implications for other residents at the facility. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety measures in all living environments, especially in senior living facilities where individuals may be more vulnerable to such emergencies. Residents and staff are urged to be vigilant in following fire safety protocols to prevent accidents and minimize the risk of injury or property damage. Further updates on the situation will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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