The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a Boat Fire on the dock at the South Norwalk Boat Club at 17 Mack Street just before 11pm Friday evening, December 6th 2024. Upon arrival, a 40’ vessel was fully involved and had quickly extended to an adjacent vessel of similar size due to the moderate wind that was present. Additional vessels docked in the area sustained heat and fire damage as well. The fire was quickly brought under control by a total of 38 firefighters from three engines, two ladder trucks, a rescue company, three fire boats (from Norwalk, Noroton, and Stamford fire departments) with command staff from Norwalk and Stamford. The likelihood of a rapid spreading fire and risk of personnel falling into the water, requires additional firefighters to respond to fires of this type.

The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection responded due to the possibility of environmental impacts from the firefighting operation and/or a fuel spill. No injuries or concerning environmental impacts occurred. The Norwalk Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the fire.