Danbury

Multiple buildings in Danbury evacuated due to mudslide, flooding

NBC Connecticut

Multiple buildings in Danbury were evacuated on Sunday due to what city officials said was a "mudslide situation" and because of flooding.

According to city officials, emergency and utility crews responded to 160 Shelter Rock Road for a mudslide/rockslide situation. Firefighters had to evacuate eight units of a condo complex there.

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The incident is reportedly under control and is isolated to that area only.

Also in Danbury, emergency crews evacuated 100 people from an elderly housing complex.

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In addition, fire officials said at least 20 people were rescued from flooded cars.

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