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90-year-old retired doctor, wife die in house fire
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 22, 2026
· 2 min read
NEW LONDON, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A retired physician and his wife died after a fire broke out at their home in Connecticut this week, fire officials said. Dr. Daniel Moalli, 90, was a retired physician who worked for 12 years at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. His wife, Glenna Moalli, 77, w...
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Key takeaway Daniel Moalli, 90, was a retired physician who worked for 12 years at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The tragic loss of Dr. Daniel Moalli and his wife Glenna in a house fire in Connecticut resonates with Atlanta's own community, where similar incidents have raised concerns about home safety for elderly residents. As the city's population ages, fires like this one serve as a stark reminder of the need for robust fire safety measures and emergency preparedness, particularly in older homes. Atlanta's fire department has implemented various initiatives to educate seniors on fire prevention and provide resources for home safety assessments. However, more work needs to be done to ensure that all residents, regardless of age or income level, have access to these critical services. The outpouring of support from the Moallis' community in Connecticut underscores the importance of neighbors looking out for one another, a sentiment that echoes in Atlanta's own tight-knit communities, where residents are encouraged to stay vigilant and support one another in preventing such tragedies.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? NEW LONDON, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A retired physician and his wife died after a fire broke out at their home in Connecticut this week, fire officials said. Dr. Daniel Moalli, 90, was a retired physician who worked for 12 years at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. His wife, Glenna Moalli, 77, w...
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