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North Haven FD mourns the loss of fallen firefighter as Matthias Wirtz.

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.


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