North Haven, CT: A firefighter succumbed to his injuries after a fire in North Haven on Monday morning, 12.26.22.
Officials said North Haven fire companies were dispatched to calls for a building fire at 27 Quinnipiac Avenue around 1 a.m.
Firefighters saw heavy smoke coming from the back of the multi-family home when they arrived, officials said.
While firefighters battled the blaze, a “Mayday” was called for a firefighter who collapsed, fire officials said.
The firefighter was transported to the hospital a short time later, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The North Haven Fire Department identified the fallen firefighter as Matthias Wirtz.
A statement from the FD:
It is with a heavy heart that we provide details on the LODD from earlier today. We can’t thank the community enough for the outpouring of support. Our members have a long road ahead as does the family of FF Wirtz.  Please keep he and his family in your prayers.