A man who was rescued from a fire at a multi-family home in Hartford on Saturday has died.
Firefighters responded to the fire at 45 Fenwick Street around 1:50 p.m.
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WATCH HEREThey encountered heavy fire on the rear porches of the building. The fire had also spread to another building at 49-51 Fenwick Street, according to fire officials.
Firefighters rescued a man from the third floor who was in cardiac arrest. He was taken to the hospital and later died.
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SIGN UP He has since been identified as 66-year-old Carlos Maldonado.
Another adult and a child were also taken to the hospital, fire officials said. They have since been released.
A firefighter suffered minor burn injuries to the face and neck and was also transported to the hospital. The firefighter was treated and released from the hospital.
Fire officials said the building is a total loss.
The five families that were displaced from both buildings included 10 adults and nine children. The American Red Cross was brought in to help assist the families.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
