Woman died of cardiac event after escaping New Haven fire: Officials

Published
June 11, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
New Haven, Connecticut
Fountain Street
Incident type
Fire, Workplace

Summary

Vehicle Fire New Haven Connecticut in New Haven, Connecticut: A 71‐year‐old woman named Debra Davis died of cardiac arrhythmia while escaping an apartment building fire on Fountain Street in New Haven. The fire started Monday night around 8 p.m., was contained to a fifth‐floor unit, and the blaze was brought under control quickly by firefighters. Davis suffered a fatal medical event in the parking lot during her escape.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Debra Davis Unknown Fatal
Unnamed resident Unknown Injured

Original reporting

Woman died of cardiac event after escaping New Haven fire: Officials

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