A 61-year-old New Haven man died March 3, 2026, from injuries sustained in a fire the previous morning at a Clinton housing complex for elderly residents and people with disabilities, authorities said.
Glenn Hall, 61, was found in the hallway of the building and removed by firefighters from Lafayette Green, a residential complex off East Main Street in Clinton that provides housing for elderly residents and individuals with disabilities. He was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital with severe burns. Hall died the following day, March 3.
Fire Reported at 10:30 a.m. Monday
Clinton firefighters responded to Lafayette Green at approximately 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 2, after emergency crews received a call reporting the blaze. Crews encountered heavy smoke and intense heat upon arrival and brought the fire under control shortly after arriving on scene.
The fire ignited on the second floor of the first apartment building at the complex, where a window was broken out. Hall was the only person injured.
Three other apartment units in the building were unaffected by the fire itself, but their occupants were displaced. The American Red Cross responded to assist the displaced residents.
Cause Under Investigation; No Foul Play Suspected
The Connecticut State Police Fire & Explosives Investigation Unit arrived at the scene to assist Clinton fire investigators in determining the cause and origin of the fire. Investigators remained on scene for several hours following initial emergency response.
Authorities said the fire appears to have been accidental. There is no indication of foul play, according to investigators.
No final determination on the cause has been made public.