The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19

 keeping the fire within the bounds It did. T was afraid that the whole neighborhood was gone" said Chairman Phelan.
 Mrs. Gizze Discovers Fire
 Mrs. Angelo Gizze, who discovered the fire, led her three young chil- dren, ranging from nine months to four and 8 half years, to safety from their first-floor tenement. In seeking to return for valuableS, she slipped down the rear stairs and suffered a back injury. Also injured was an auxiliary fire- man, Arthur Santilli, of 53 Pember- ton street, who suffered deep gash in his right wrist whilc aiding the regular firemen.
 The fire, which first began fin the tenement building owned by Mrs. Anna Distefano, was speedily carried by wind and sparks to two dwellings across the street. One, at 27 Pemberton street, is occupied by the Lynch family; the other at 31 Penberton street, is occupied by the AdkuklkCS O4 AAOAlG1 Vs G1nhACL uAA0 Mrs. Jane V. Moore. A three-story residential build ing in the rear of 147 Baldwin street, and a garage in the rear of 131 Baldwin street, were also damaged.
 Buildings Threatened
 Numerous other buildings in the area were threatened by the flames, but the firemen managed to confine the principal damage to the build- ing at PAPA Pemberton street where 1t had originated. As firemen. arrived in response to an alarm at 11:48 8. m. they found flames already pouring from the roof of the building, where they climbed via the back porches. Fire had also started in the nearby buildings.
 The first alarm, from Box 6. was answered by Engines 2 and 4, Truck 3 and the Booster engine. Box 51 was rung in at 11:50, and Engine 10. At the request of Chief Cavanaugh, Engines and 5 were dispatched at 11:54. Then, three minutes later, the chief ordered Truck 1 to the scene.
 Firemen Work We'll
 While the main body of firemen concentrated on the principal blaze, other groups were quelling the fires in the nearby buildings. These latter were rapidly brought under control, and the whole force at the scene was able to fight the main blaze.
 The back portion of the building was completely destroyed by the flames, while the front portion suf- tered fire, smoke and water damage. The roof was also badly damaged.
 Regular firemen who were off- duty joined with the auxiliary force in aiding the regulars at the scene.
 Deputy Chief Martin J. Campion assisted the chief, while Lieutenant Eugene Legge, aide to the fire mar shal, worksd with Lieut.. Lahey.
 Some firemen were still at the scene at press hour, but the remain ing work was mostly precautionary.
 Truck Destroyed
 A delivery truck in the rear of the Distefano building was lost in the fire. Two old cars, which apparently had been abandoned, were somewhat damaged.
 Capt. William P. Duggan and Of- ficer Edward Sullivan gave first aid at the scene to Auxiliary Fireman Santilli, but he insisted in remain ing on duty.
 Aside from Mrs. Gizze and her family most other occupants were away at the time of the fire. Among the tenants were MT. and Mrs. James Ryan, Frank Perotti and two grown children, Mrs. Elizabeth Shanahan, and son, Arthur DeNicola and fam fly, and MT. and Mrs. Vincent Polo mowicZ and family.
 The owner, Mrs. Distefano, lives on Chestnut Hill road.
 A large squad of police at the scene was directed by Supt. Will liam J. Roach.