Crews extinguished a fire that heavily damaged the Branford Elks Lodge early Saturday morning, causing it to close.
A motorist driving in the area saw smoke coming from the lodge at 158 South Montowese St. and called 911.
Branford firefighters located the fire in a first-floor storage room and quickly put it out, firefighters said on the department's Facebook page.
The fire heavily damaged the room where it started and caused smoke damage.
The Elks Lodge has been closed until further notice.
Branford medics responded and Guilford firefighters also assisted on standby at the scene with a rapid intervention fire rescue team. Stony Creek firefighters also helped provide cover to the Branford fire department.
No one was injured.
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Fire Marshal Shaun Heffernan is investigating the cause of the blaze.
