A tragic residential fire in New Haven has resulted in the death of a man due to smoke inhalation. The New Haven Fire Department responded to the fire on Elm Street early in the morning, encountering heavy flames on the second and third floors of the building. Fire crews were able to rescue an unconscious man and administered CPR, but he succumbed to his injuries at Yale New Haven Hospital. The fire also displaced ten other occupants of the building.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and emergency crews are working diligently to determine the circumstances that led to this tragic event. The New Haven Fire Department reassured the public that they made an aggressive attack on the fire in an attempt to save lives and prevent further damage.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the victim, as well as the other occupants of the building who have been affected by this devastating fire.
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