Killingly, CT — Firefighters extinguished a fully involved garage fire in Danielson early Sunday morning despite difficult access to the building and downed power lines complicating operations.
At approximately 2:13 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026, the Danielson Fire Department’s first alarm was struck for a reported structure fire behind 82 Reynolds Street. While units were responding, Quinebaug Valley Emergency Communications (QVEC) dispatchers reported receiving multiple calls reporting the fire.
Interim Fire Chief Keven McNeil arrived on scene approximately 5 minutes after dispatch and reported a fully involved garage fire.
The approximately 20-by-20-foot garage was located roughly 130 feet off Reynolds Street, with access limited to the narrow Borough roadway, Capron Street.
Danielson Tower 161 was the first apparatus to arrive, positioning on Capron Street, with Dayville Engine Tanker 163 arriving seconds later. South Killingly Engine 165 arrived shortly afterward and connected Dayville’s engine to a hydrant on Reynolds Street while additional South Killingly firefighters assisted in deploying handlines.
As Tower 161 deployed its aerial bucket and crews stretched attack lines, power lines along Capron Street began burning, forcing firefighters to avoid operating near portions of the structure until utilities could be secured.
Eversource arrived on scene within approximately 15 minutes of dispatch and immediately began securing electrical service to the affected wires. Once the power was secured and crews were able to fully deploy attack lines, the bulk of the fire was extinguished within minutes.
One neighboring garage sustained heat damage to its siding, but the fire did not extend into the structure.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
The origin and cause of the fire remain under investigation by the Killingly Fire Marshal’s Office.
*Post was corrected at 9:19 pm to remove reference to Prospect St (a Google Maps discrepancy)
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