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90-year-old retired doctor, wife die in house fire
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· 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 Nashville
This tragic house fire in Connecticut has no direct connection to Nashville, but it serves as a stark reminder of the importance of fire safety in our own community. As Nashville's population continues to grow and age, the risk of house fires affecting older adults and their caregivers increases. The fact that two caregivers escaped safely while the elderly couple perished highlights the need for robust fire safety measures in homes with vulnerable residents. Nashville's fire department and emergency responders should take note of the swift response time in this incident, arriving at the scene in approximately three minutes, and consider how they can apply similar strategies to minimize response times in our own city. Furthermore, the outpouring of support from the New London community for the Moalli family underscores the importance of building strong relationships between neighbors and caregivers, which can be a vital lifeline in emergency situations.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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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