Milford Home Heavily Damaged by Fire — Investigation into Cause Continues

A Milford home was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday morning.  State Fire Marshal investigators are still searching for the cause and origin of the blaze at a two-story home on Southeast Second Street.  Fire crews were called just before 8am and found flames shooting from the home when they arrived at the scene.  Damage is estimated at $65,000 – and officials say the home did have operating smoke alarms.  Two adults and three children are receiving emergency assistance from the American Red Cross.