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Three Firefighters Burned While Battling Blaze in New London
Three firefighters suffered burn injuries while fighting a blaze involving two homes in New London, officials said. Police said the fire was near the intersection of Fuller Street and Colman Street. Numerous emergency service vehicles were in the area. The fire department said two homes were on fire when they arrived at the scene. They believe the wind carried the…
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Firefighters Put Out Blaze at Home in Mystic
Groton Police are currently investigating after a residential structure fire was found Friday morning. According to officers, firefighters responded at 11:26 a.m. to Old Everts Lane in Mystic after a report of a structure fire. On arrival, the residence was determined to be unoccupied and officers secured and blocked entry of the residence, of which has since been reopened. Mystic…
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4 Businesses Destroyed by Fire in Downtown Seymour, Asbestos Decontamination Underway
People in the town are grappling with the economic loss and dealing with asbestos decontamination.
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Four Businesses Destroyed by Fire in Downtown Seymour, Asbestos Decontamination Underway
The town of Seymour is dealing with major damage in its downtown area. A historic building was destroyed by a huge fire Wednesday. Now, decontamination is underway after the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection confirmed asbestos in the area.
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4 Businesses Destroyed by Fire in Downtown Seymour, Asbestos Decontamination Underway
The town of Seymour is dealing with major damage in its downtown area. A historic building was destroyed by a huge fire Wednesday. Now, decontamination is underway after the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection confirmed asbestos in the area. Where there were once open signs at four local businesses, there are now signs warning about the asbestos contamination….
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Several People Displaced After Fire on Main Street in Manchester
A total of six people were displaced after a fire tore through an apartment building on Main Street in Manchester Saturday night. Crews responded to the structure fire at approximately 7:40 p.m. Officials said there were reports of two people trapped on the first floor. Firefighters were able to pull them out, which 8th District Fire Chief Dan Langer said…
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Huge Fire Reported at Farmington Residence
Fire crews responded to a large structure fire on Forest Hills Drive in Farmington. There was a large fire official presence at the scene as crews worked to put out the blaze. Police said no injuries were reported. Newington fire officials said they provided station coverage for Farmington. Several nearby fire departments responded to the scene. Farmington firefighters had issues…
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Community Members Donate to Victims of East Lyme Fire
Community members in East Lyme are donating items to support families displaced by a fire earlier in the week. Monday evening, a fire tore through the Midway Plaza in Niantic. The fire appears to have started in one of the upstairs apartments, according to Chief Chris Taylor, from the Flanders Fire Department. The cause is under investigation. Large flames shot…
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Cause of Fire at Multi-Family Home in Rocky Hill Under Investigation
The cause of a fire at a multi-family home in Rocky Hill is under investigation on Monday morning.
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Crews at Scene of Structure Fire in Rocky Hill
Crews are at the scene of a structure fire in Rocky Hill on Monday morning.
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Cause of Fire at Multi-Family Home in Rocky Hill Under Investigation
The cause of a fire at a multi-family home in Rocky Hill is under investigation on Monday morning. Police said Glastonbury Avenue was closed between Old Main Street and Belden Lane due to the fire. It has since reopened. It’s unclear how many people were in the building when the fire broke out around 1 a.m., authorities said. No...
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Fire Heavily Damages Home in Willimantic
A home in Willimantic is heavily damaged after a fire on Sunday morning and the cause remains under investigation. Firefighters were called to a home on Jackson Street just after 9 a.m. after getting a report of smoke coming from the upper floors. When crews arrived, it was elevated to a second alarm fire and then later was upgraded to…
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Both Elevators at McQueeney Towers in New Haven Now Out of Service After Fire
A structure fire at McQueeney Towers in New Haven is under investigation on Saturday afternoon and both elevators in the building are now out of service. Fire officials said they responded to an apartment fire at McQueeney Towers Apartments on Orange Street around 12:20 p.m. According to investigators, the fire happened on the 10th floor office space and was contained…
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Crews Battle Fire Opposite of Town Hall in New Hartford
Route 44 in New Hartford is closed as fire crews battle a structure fire opposite of town hall, according to First Selectman Daniel Jerram. New Hartford Fire Rescue Chief Mark Worsman said the fire on Route 44, also known as Main Street, struck three alarms. “The problem with this type of a building is it’s a balloon construction so the…
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Fire Damages Apartment in Plainville
Firefighters are battling a blaze in Plainville Thursday morning. Crews were sent to East Main Street after a receiving a call about the fire. Flames were coming from the roof when crews arrived, and they knock the fire down pretty quickly. There are about 20 apartments in the building and most of the damage is limited to one apartment and…
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Crews Battle East Windsor Structure Fire
Crews battled a well-involved structure fire in East Windsor Monday night during snowy weather conditions. The fire took place in the Warehouse Point section of town on North Main Street. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area. Fire crews at the scene saw heavy fire and smoke on the second floor and cockloft. Crews worked to open up and…
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Fire Displaces 11 in New Haven
An early morning fire forced nearly a dozen people from a home in New Haven on Friday morning.
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11 People Displaced After 2-Alarm Fire in New Haven
Eleven people have been forced out of their homes after a structure fire early Friday morning in New Haven. Firefighters responded to a fully involved fire on 33 Sheffield Avenue just after 3:30 a.m. According to officials, the 2-alarm fire started in one home and spread to two homes nearby. A firefighter had to be evaluated on the scene but…
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Crews Battle Fire in Plymouth
Terryville Firefighters are on scene of a structure fire Friday morning. The fire broke out at a barn on 236 South Street just before 6:30 a.m. According to police, no injuries has been reported and the fully engulfed barn was unoccupied. There is no additional information at this time.
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Residential Surveillance Video Sought for Beacon Falls Fire Investigation
The Beacon Falls Fire Marshal’s Office is asking anyone with residential surveillance video near Rimmon Hill Road to contact them after a fire at a former meat-packing facility on Thursday.