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American Red Cross Helps Stamford Family Displaced By Fire

STAMFORD, Conn. – American Red Cross volunteers are assisting a family of seven after a fire destroyed their Stamford home on Monday.

American Red Cross volunteers are assisting a Stamford family of seven after a fire destroyed their Columbus Place home on Monday.

American Red Cross volunteers are assisting a Stamford family of seven after a fire destroyed their Columbus Place home on Monday.

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American Red Cross volunteers are assisting a Stamford family of seven after a fire destroyed their Columbus Place home on Monday.

American Red Cross volunteers are assisting a Stamford family of seven after a fire destroyed their Columbus Place home on Monday.

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by Stephanie Mojica

The Columbus Place fire displaced one adult and six children, who were left with emergency housing and food needs, according to a press release.

Red Cross volunteers Donna Getreuer, Steve Henderson, and Mike Vincelli immediately jumped in to assist the family.

Officials would like to remind people to take the necessary steps to dramatically reduce the risk of death or injury in a home fire.

Working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a residential fire by at least 50 percent.

The Red Cross has programs to install free smoke alarms in Stamford area residences.

Practicing fire drills at home is also essential, as people may have as little as two minutes to safely escape from a residential fire.

For more information or to schedule a fire safety home visit, visit the American Red Cross website or call 877-287-3327.

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