Ansonia officers, fire chief rescue mother, daughter from house fire Tuesday

ANSONIA - A mother and daughter were rescued Tuesday evening from a house fire on Spring Street, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.

Ansonia Police Sgt. Alex Barreira and Sgt. Ed Magera forced entry into the home and along with Chief Anthony DeLucia of the Ansonia Fire Department entered the home. Lynch said both women were safely evacuated. 

Both officers were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation along with one of the residents. 

A 90-year-old female was transported to a local hospital where she was treated for minor injuries and released, Lynch said. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation but is not believed to be suspicious.

This is taken from a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.