Aftermath of house fire. Patricia Villers/Register 

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
ANSONIA — A fire at a house on Platt Street that broke out around 1:30 p.m. was quickly put out Tuesday afternoon, and the two people reportedly at home escaped without any injuries, police said.
The yellow Cape-style home, which houses two families, had a visible hole in the roof.
According to police Lt. Andrew Cota, the fire at a home at 139 Platt St. appeared to have started in the attic bedroom. Cota said he believes the fire was accidental.
Cota said he did not have any further information about the fire.
Fire Marshal Ralph Tingley, who is out of town, also did not have details about the fire.
Assistant Fire Chief Ed Adamowski was not available for comment.