Fire at Boyd's Used Auto Parts in Norwich Prompts Nearby Evacuations

Crews put out a fire that broke out at Boyd's Used Auto Parts in Norwich.

Dispatch said a fire was reported on Corning Road on Thursday afternoon. The fire chief said that a spark set a glove on fire.

The business is filled with hazardous materials. Crews said they were working to contain water runoff so it does not get into the storm drain. The fire chief said they do know that water is contaminated in the earth and getting into a lagoon and the fire department will assist the department of health with that. 

Officials had done a 2,500-foot evacuation in the area because of smoke conditions.

No injuries were reported. 

No other details were immediately available.

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