US EditionCT Firefighter Killed Battling Blaze
- Raymond Alan Moreau, a 60-year-old volunteer firefighter from Plainville, died Sunday morning after being struck by a piece of a fire truck while responding to a house fire at 45 Maria Road.
- Moreau sustained catastrophic leg injuries from the fire truck fragment, was rushed to the hospital, and died during surgery, prompting a state police-led investigation.
- Moreau dedicated 35 years as a volunteer firefighter in Plainville and was also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, committing countless hours to safeguarding his community.
- Governor Ned Lamont ordered U.S. and Connecticut state flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Moreau, calling him a hero and emphasizing the dangers firefighters regularly confront in the line of duty.
- Moreau's death is mourned as a significant loss statewide, with a memorial ceremony planned Tuesday at Plainville High School, and officials emphasizing the sacrifice volunteer firefighters make.
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Ceremony to honor Plainville firefighter killed in the line of duty
A ceremony will honor a Plainville firefighter who was killed in the line of duty over the weekend. The Plainville Town Council said it will host a ceremony in honor of fallen firefighter Ray Moreau on Tuesday. The ceremony will be at Plainville High School’s Tinty Stadium at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Moreau, a volunteer firefighter,...
No injuries reported in Vernon fire
VERNON, Conn. (WTNH) — No injuries were reported after a fire on Sunday in Vernon, officials said. Firefighter dies after Plainville house fire The fire took place in the basement of a building on Haney Lane. The residents of the house were able to evacuate and find other living arrangements. Crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly. The fire marshal's office is investigating. This is a developing story. Stay with News 8 for updates.
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